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sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
late 19th-mid 20th Century
Partly worked model for an embroidered pin cushion or chair cushion. Linen ground worked in cross stitch of different sizes. Based on a Russian design.
letter case sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
late 19th-mid 20th Century
Canvas work sample with two sides turned under and secured with wool cross stitches. The part-worked geometric design is also worked in cross stitch. The original Pesel card label attached reads 'Mode...
sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
1870-1947
Plain woven natural coloured wool ground fabric with a geometric 'corner' design worked in coloured wools using long armed cross stitch, tent stitch and plain cross stitch.
bag
before 1947
A small oblong bag with an all over embroidered design, worked in cross stitch, in black cotton thread forming a repeating geometric design with a narrow border along the bag top opening and base edge...
Strange hats of many lands
early 20th Century
A black and white illustrated article, originally thought to be from 'The book of knowledge', pp. 1783-1798. The article shows different head dresses worn around the world. Represented cultural headdr...
sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
late 19th-mid 20th Century
Folded small length of dark natural coloured plain woven linen with a part worked geometric star design embroidered in red and black silk threads and silver metallic threads. The reverse side is lined...
sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
late 19th-mid 20th Century
Square of rust coloured plain woven canvas with geometric corner design worked in a variety of embroidery stitches. The edging stitches are worked to form a raised 'corner' within the design. An orig...
needlepoint hanging of Venice
Makerovitzch, Maria
1950-1959
A large needlepoint hanging of Venice in bright reds, yellows and blues. The image shows boats and a gondola on the water in the foreground with buildings behind. The hanging has five large stitched...
sampler
Pesel, Louisa F (1947)
1870-1947
Partly-worked model for an embroidered bag with a border of short diagonal stripes and two main panels with a design of undulating lines. The design is worked mainly in cross stitch. A woven ribbon ...