YARMOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVESYarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
YARMOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Samplers and Cross-Stitch
Samplers
These sampler kits include the floss you will need. Each is based on a historic original that is currently part of the museum's collection.
Mahala Jane Hamilton The original piece was created in 1849 by the likely granddaughter of Captain James Hamilton, who surveyed and settled in the Stitches: cross, rococo, Size: 11 3/4" x 12", Beginner to Intermediate Level |
Ruth Hannah Purdy Ruth was born in 1832 to Robert Purdy and Mary Bullerwell. She married Archibald Jeffrey and they had 8 children. She died in 1922. "The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when he sleeps in dust." Stitches: cross satin, Size: 10" x 10", 30 count dyed linen Beginner to Intermediate Level |
Sarah Jane Ryarson Sarah Jane (1823-1901) was the great-granddaughter of Francis Ryarson, a Loyalist grantee at Clements. Stitches: cross, satin, algerian eye, four sided, herringbone, rice, rococo Size: 6 1/2" x 13 1/4", Intermediate Level |
Cross-Stitch
These items from Maritime Cross Stitch come with the pattern only. The originals are historical works that are part of the museum's collection. Both were sewn on 28 count tea dyed linen. Each: $9.95 $2.95
Sarah Emeline Morse Goodwin Sarah was born in 1833 and completed this piece in 1843, likely a challenge for a girl of her age. A variety of stitches were used. Stitch Count: 108 (w) x 205 (h) |
Rosabella Crosby This sampler is a reproduction of a historical work from 1834. Rosabella used both Cross Stitch and Algerian Eye Stitch to sew this design. Stitch Count: 108 (w) x 205 (h) |
