Sampler (alphabet), made in Cardigan, 1840

Sampler (alphabet), made in Cardigan, 1840 Miniature sampler. Woollen canvas ground, embroidered with green silk in cross and four-sided stitches. Narrow chain border. Upper half: upper case alphabet, ampersand and numerals 1 to 3, followed by lower case alphabet and numerals 1 to 16, arranged in five horizontal rows separated by zigzag and straight lines. Below: maker's name, place and date. Inscription: Mary Mathias Cardigan May 4 1840 Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.2 cm


Item reference: : GTJ27460

This item comes from: Museum of Welsh Life (Item reference: 39.109.5).
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