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sampler

human history
  • Other Name

    True to Thee ([title])

  • Description

    Sampler, one of five pieces of embroidery executed by Mrs. Gifford when a child. Brought to New Zealand in 1884 by Mrs. S Gifford (nee Emma Jane Weston).

    This is an unfinished sampler made in the colours of green, teal, red, gold, pink, tan and peach. It includes the motifs of ship, book, churches, roses, wreath, parrots and altars. The text reads: TRUE TO THEE

  • Place
    [England]
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Accession Date
    29 Oct 1965
  • Other Id

    col.0059.3 (colonial)

    T1062 (textile)

    430 (temporary number)

    ocm1422 (old colonists museum)

    ocm1423 (old colonists museum)

    ocm1424 (old colonists museum)

  • Department

    History

    Social History

sampler front

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  • sampler front upper right
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  • sampler back upper left
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