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Sampler: T.26-1928

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Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross, Montenegrin cross, two-sided Italian cross and satin stitch with some couching and detached buttonhole stitches. There is a plain selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are hemmed. The sampler is divided into twelve horizontal bands of repeating border patterns, possibly worked from both ends. They are mainly floral but one includes 'boxers' and the other a large pineapple motif. At one end there is an alphabet and the inscription '1661 e P'.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 72.5 cm
Length: 29.7/8 in
Width: 19.75 cm
Width: 7.7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1661 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross, Montenegrin cross, two-sided Italian cross and satin stitch with some couching and detached buttonhole stitches. There is a plain selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are hemmed.
Embroidering
Couching (embroidering)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in silk thread

  • Text: 1661 e P
  • Location: One end of the sampler
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Date and initials

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.26-1928
Primary reference Number: 110573

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 January 2025

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

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