Tyler`s Lion
Price in Euros: €18
Area in stitches: 304 x 409
Number of cross stitches: 48544
Throughout North America during the early 19th century bed coverlets were usually machine woven in either wool or cotton and were deemed to be essential household items. The Jacquard weaving system, which was introduced during this period and named after the French inventor, used punched cards to control the loom. This resulted in highly detailed designs. Amongst the pioneer weavers using this sytem was Harry Tyler and like many of his contemporaries he always included a unique motif. In his case it was an English Lion, later changed to the American Bald eagle. It is to the memory of Harry Tyler that this sampler is dedicated.
This version was stitched by the designer using DMC B5200 brilliant white threads on 16# navy blue Aida in two strands.
