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Sampler

Sampler on fine wool material in browns and green silks. Traditional letters and verse in middle, edged with tree motives and floral spray. Worked by Ann Hill in 1799 in cross-stitch, stem and satin stitches. Presented by The Art Fund, 1963. Size: 30 x 38.7 cm.

Artist / Maker: Ann Hill

Place: England

Object Type: sampler

Period: George III

Broad Date: Late Georgian

Actual Date: 1799

Century: 18th century

Materials: Silk, Wool

Museum Accession Number: EMB.469