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Sampler: T.1-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Elisabeth

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Description

Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross, Montenegrin cross and satin stitch with some speckling and detached needle lace stitches. All the edges are hemmed. The pattern consists of neatly worked bands of highly stylized floral repeat patterns and at the top a band incorporating two boxer figures. the name 'eLSABeth' and the date '1629' are worked at lower end of the sampler.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 64 cm
Length: 25.1/4 in
Width: 16 cm
Width: 6.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1629

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross, Montenegrin cross and satin stitch with some speckling and detached needle lace stitches. All the edges are hemmed.
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in different coloured silks

  • Text: Elizabeth
  • Location: Bottom of sampler
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Name and date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.1-1928
Primary reference Number: 110548

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 27 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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