SAMPLES
H1987.869.a-b
a. "Sewing Samples / Patching on cotton / Blanket stitch / by Alice McMiles 1901". Pink and white gingham patch stitched with red thread. "Patching on wool / Herringbone / by Alice McMiles 1901". Square of cream wool with red stitching. Samples stitched to brown paper, with sample nightdress bag attached at bottom and embroidered in red "P.P." on white cotton flap. b. large grey cotton sample of patching done by hand stitched to brown paper; titled "Sewing Sample by Adelia Weth."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1987.869.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 22 Dec 1987 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | Cotton, wool,paper |
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| Paper |
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| Wool/Textile |
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Measurement
| length | 485mm | b. |
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| width | 465mm |
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| length | 740mm |
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| width | 475mm |
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