Monday 13 July 2009

embroidered sampler

This hand embroidered sampler was an ebay purchase. Designed by the Royal School of Needlework for the tobacco firm W.D & H.O Wills to commemorate the coronation in 1953. I have never seen another one like it and think i am very lucky to have it in my collection. Please click on the picture to see more detail.

3 comments:

  1. Oh wow Sylvia, this is stunning. I've never seen one like that either. What a great addition to your collection!

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  2. I just purchased the same completed samplet of the Aug 1902 coronation of Edward. AIt is framed and it is beautiful. I got this at an estate in Washington DC. It is exactly the same, but done in more vibrant craftsman like thread I can send you a photo if you wish. S Miller

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  3. I would love to see a photo of your sampler Susan.

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