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(England)
Sampler (late 19th century)
linen, wool (thread), silk (thread, ribbon), metal (thread, beads)
123.9 × 19.3 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1978
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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About this work
Berlin wool-work patterns were first published in the early nineteenth century as a standardised form of domestic needlecraft. Black-and-white patterns were printed onto grid paper and then hand-coloured; a method that enabled the amateur to clearly identify the colour and count of each stitch. Later, these designs were industrially printed. Typically worked in cross- or tent stitch, Berlin work is characterised by the use of vibrantly-hued wool yarns often stitched in several shades of the same colour to produce a three-dimensional effect. This particular sampler was most likely a reference tool illustrating how designs would look when worked.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
stitched in pink wool u.l.: LAE.
Accession Number
D118-1978
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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