Alphabet Sampler

Textile

Lombard Historical Society

Name/Title

Alphabet Sampler

Entry/Object ID

72.61

Description

An alphabet needlepoint sampler (A) from Scotland, frame (B) purchased by LHS. Dated November 28, 1832.

Textile Type

Embroidered Panel

Use

Embroidery practice and decoration

Context

Donated by Mildred Davison on Feb. 28, 1973

Collection

Textiles

Made/Created

Artist

Margaret Oliver

Date made

Nov 28, 1832

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Documentation includes Note that it was made in Scotland

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Date, Signature

Location

Lower half of item

Transcription

November 28, 1832, Margaret Oliver

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embroidery

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Needle, Embroidery

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Needle, Sewing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Fabric Piercing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

8-1/4 in

Material

Cloth

Color

Beige, Mauve, Purple, Green, Brown, Red