Name/Title
Christine Aguila, Band Sampler BandEntry/Object ID
2020.BS.3Tags
Band Sampler, Crewel Work, Surface Embroidery, World's Longest Band SamplerDescription
Cotton on linen. Design using a variety of surface embroidery stitches including, chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, french knots, couching, backstitch, upright cross, and eyelets. Predominant colors of green, light and dark blue and burgundy. Motifs include a sewing machine, scissors, an apple, and a heart enclosing wedding bands with the inscription, Darrel.Collection
World's Longest Band Sampler ProjectMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Christine Aguila,Windy City EGARole
Project participant,Group coordinatorDate made
2020Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Chicago, IL, USANotes
Language: English
Place Notes: Windy City EGA
Style: Surface Embroidery
Technique: Counted Thread EmbroideryInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Slanted along upper left cornerTranscription
Christine Aguila/Chg IlLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Inside the heart at center bottomTranscription
DarrrelLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Slanted across lower left cornerTranscription
EGA Windy City ChapterLanguage
EnglishMaterial
Linen ground fabric, cotton embroidery threadProvenance
Notes
Provenance Date: September 2020
Participant in World's Longest Band Sampler project through Windy City EGA
Provenance Person: Christine Aguila
Provenance Place: Chicago, IL