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Sampler: T.29-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Linen, yellow, band sampler embroidered with linen thread in hem, counted satin, double running, eyelet and overcast stitch with small cut-work panels of needlepoint lace filling stitches. There is a plain selvedge at the bottom; the other three edges are hemmed. The bands consist mainly of repeat geometric border patterns. There are two alphabets, numerals 1-9, small detached motifs at the bottom with the inscription ' DB 1663' and a small panel of cutwork.

Legal notes

DR J.W.L Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 44.5 cm
Length: 18.1/8 in
Width: 18.5 cm
Width: 7.5/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1663 : Charles II

Materials used in production

thread Linen
yellow Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen band sampler embroidered with linen thread in hem, counted satin, double running, eyelet and overcast stitch with small cut-work panels of needlepoint lace filling stitches. There is a plain selvedge at the bottom; the other three edges are hemmed.
Embroidering
Cut- work

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in line thread

  • Text: DB 1663
  • Location: Bottom of the sampler
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Initials and date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.29-1928
Primary reference Number: 110576
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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