Elizabeth Dawson, 1806

Textile

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Elizabeth Dawson, 1806

Entry/Object ID

2000.1.2

Tags

Darning, Darning Sampler, Pattern Darning, Sampler

Description

The square darned sampler with central floral arrangement on a small table surrounded by an oak leaf arched border below scrolling foliate devices, all above nine stitched pattern darning samples; inscribed "Elizabeth Dawson/1806"; unframed

Context

This sampler is a remarkable exhibition of Elizabeth's needlework skill. Along the top and uppermost sides, she has demonstrated her skill at pulled work surrounded by vines that are all pattern darned. The table, vase, flowers and vines are all darned, and then she expertly created nine squares of various darned patterns. This

Collection

ERS Sampler Collection

Category

Sampler

Made/Created

Artist

Elizabeth Dawson

Date made

1806

Time Period

19th Century

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Square

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On either side of table and beneath the center darning pattern at the bottom

Transcription

Elizabeth Dawson/1806

Language

English

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

samplers (embroidery)

Hierarchy Name

Embroidery

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

14 in

Width

14 in

Material

Embroidery thread (silk), Fine linen

Color

Red, Green, gold, Cream

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair