JANET STEWART (1846)

JANET STEWART (1846) Janet's gaily colored sampler is of Scottish origin. She unpicked the last number of her age but it looked like it was either a 2 or a 3. This was done from time to time so that later on in their life people wouldn't know how old they were. She stitched the initials of
her family into her work which was commonly done on Scottish samplers. As well, she included a charming couple, various crowns, birds, and peacocks, a dog, and a rabbit, all surrounding a large flower pot containing carnations and a smaller one with a tulip. The carnation motif originally came from Persia and symbolizes the tears that fell from the virgins eyes on the way to Calvary. The tulip also came from Persia, and symbolizes perfect love. It is doubtful when Janet stitched these motifs that they were used for their symbolic meanings.
Stitches used are cross stitch, Algerian eye, four sided, double running, herringbone, and some type of fancy backstitch.

Size: 10 1/4" x 15" (26cm x 38cm)
Thread Count: 30 count (12 thr/cm) on dyed linen.
Colour:
Recommended Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Cost: DMC $44.00 Chart $15.00
Categories: Scottish
ID: 170

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