Sewing sampler

Detail of a sewing sampler from Mount Gambier. The sampler is of fine calico bound at the ends with pink ribbon. There are rows of tucks, hem top and bottom, an applied strip in the centre, which are all hand stitched with fine running and back stitches.

22.5 cm x 45 cm

Mount Gambier, South Australia, 19th century (late) / 1890s

2003.031

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