Name/Title
Cross-stitched Embroidered SamplerEntry/Object ID
1996.A.076Description
1996.A.076A Punched paper cross-stitch sampler, listed as bookmark. Placed in frame [1991.F.155]. The work is done on 18 count tan perforated paper that is surrounded by a cream colored mat with a brown painted abstract leaf design alternating with straight lines.
Design:
Three rows of stitches that skip a stitch in between and stagger the alternating rows. Rows are pale yellow, green and grey.
Alternating triangles with one facing up and the next facing down. stitches are vertical and not consistent with the number of holes skipped. Alternate colors between dark blue and tan.
Harrison. (alternates between blue and medium. brown thread ) Lillie. (medium. brown color)
Double cross-stich staggered in two rows in green thread.
RE-MEM-BER-ME (variety of colors)
Single cross-stitches with one space between in dark blue.
Thomas S. Holmes
It appears that the red paper has been glued to the backing.
Cross-stitch is the oldest form of hand embroidery, dating back to the Middle Ages, and is found all over the world. As its name suggests, cross-stitch is a double stitch diagonally crossing intersections of the horizontal and vertical threads of the fabrics. https://embroideryonline.com/history-of-cross-stitch/
1996.A.076B. Cardboard with provenance Located: OLC,2nd Flr E, Wwall, Shelf Unit1-1, Misc. Family Papers Box 1
1996.C.623 Ribbon in between layers of frame.Collection
Saddler Family CollectionDimensions
Height
7-1/4 inWidth
9-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
SaddlerRelated Entries
Notes
1996.C.623, 1996.F.155
