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Collection of children's embroidered samplers

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Collection of samplers worked by young girls, aged nine to twelve.

Dates

  • Creation: 1820-1839

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. a. 1, fols. 1-2].

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MS. Eng. misc. a. 1

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21249

Abstract

Collection of children's embroidered samplers

Biographical / Historical

No biographical information is known.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Date and method of acquisition unknown.

Related Materials

For samplers of the 17th and 18th centuries, see MS. Rawl. D. 1512A-C.

Title
Collection of children's embroidered samplers
Status
Published
Author
EAD version 2021 by Catherine McIlwaine
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom