1807-Vierlanden sampler
Vierlanden is an marshy area south east of Hamburg, Germany where these distinct samplers were made. Most of them were made in the first half of the 1800's although there are a few from the late 1700's. All contain similar geometric motifs and flowering plants in urns. The motifs were stitched on various household linens.
This particular sampler has more coloured motifs than most.
Worked entirely in cross stitch.
Stich count is 265 x 311.
Size: on 35 ct.linen (14 thr/cm) it measures 15.25' x 17.75 (38cm x 45cm)
Thread Count: on 40 ct. linen (16 thr/cm) it measures 13.25" x 15.5" (34cm x 39cm)
Colour:
Recommended Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Cost: $28.cht.
Categories: , Dutch & German
ID: 345
All prices are in US Dollars.
