British Patriotic Samplers: Elizabeth & Philip : wedding sampler

01 November 2012

Elizabeth & Philip : wedding sampler

A 1947 embroidered sampler commemorating the wedding of Elizabeth and Philip. It features a verse from Patience Strong (who also had verses on birth samplers for Anne and Charles) and various English countryside motifs in the border. Measures approx 50cm x 33.5cm. Likely to have been sold either as a transfer or as fabric with the design already printed on.

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Linens and Royals01 November, 2012 06:56
I have the embroidery transfer for this sampler and I know I will never have the time to stitch it. Yours is the only one I have seen stitched. I will take note of the colours just in case I ever do stitch mine. My transfer was an ebay purchase. Sylvia
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