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ANN COTTEE
1848 |
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This is a very graceful and finely stitched
sampler, an unusual combination for the late date. Nine ethereal
female figures, like penitents in an Edward Gorey cartoon, march
solemnly about the sampler, paying homage to the house. The huge
house appears to be welcoming them in with its open windows sporting
pots of blooming flowers. An unusually lovely aura of shimmering
counted satin stitch surrounds the house like an aurora borealis.
The design is quite unique and very feminine. The original sampler,
probably of English origin, was worked on a thread count of approximately
52 and measures 13-1/4"x12. We offer the kit on a choice
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Origin and date: England, 1848
Rated: Intermediate
Linen count and finished size: 35 or 40 count, 19-1/2"x17-1/4"
or 17"x15" (please specify!)
Stitches: Cross, straight, satin
Source: Private collection
Kit with cotton floss: $50.00
Kit with silk floss: $99.00
Graph only: $12.00
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