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Maker: Fenn, Ann
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, buttonhole, darning, double running, satin and trellis stitches. The sampler is composed of eleven horizontal bands containing, repeat border patterns, birds, 'boxer' figures, caterpillars, rabbits, stags etc. and the inscription 'ANN FENN IS MY NAME AND WITH MY HAND I MADE THE SAME 1655'.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 32.1/2 in
Width: 7.5/16 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century, Mid#
Production date:
AD 1655
: Commonwealth
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, buttonhole, darning, double running, satin and trellis stitches.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.20-1928
Primary reference Number: 110567
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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