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Maker: Wenetun, Frances
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, double running and satin stitch. The top of the sampler is taken up by a band with 17 detached motifs in double running, and the name 'Frances Wenentvn' in cross stitch. The remainder of the canvas is divided into 11 horizontal bands one of which contains 'boxers'.
History note: Purchased at Sotheby's sale 14 July 1927
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 89.2 cm
Length: 35.1/8 in
Width: 23.5 cm
Width: 9.1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Circa
1650
CE
-
Before
1700
CE
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, double running and satin stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.11-1928
Primary reference Number: 110558
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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