DARNING SAMPLER

CH1979.39

Hemmed with drawn thread edging. Divided by tacking into 8 squares, each with a different sample of darning in various patterns. Top 2nd left forms diamonds, 3rd forms 'V's. Bottom far right possibly swiss darning used to mend stockings.
Ref. SFA Caulfield, 'Encyclopaedia of Victorian Needlework', vol. 1 1972, p. 145.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1979.39
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970
Credit: Mrs B Mellor & Mrs D Buttress

Material

Linen/Textile0 - Whole
Silk/Textile

Measurement

dimensions37.7 x 20cm

 

 

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