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Maker: Brent, Elizabeth
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and double running stitch. The edges are turned under and hem stitched. The upper part of the sampler comprises horizontal bands of two alphabets, a panel inscribed 'ELIZABETH BRENT 1666' and a wide band containing floral and figurative detached motifs. The lower part is covered in its entirety by horizontal bands of repeat border patterns
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 24.3/8 in
Width: 8.1/8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1666
: Charles II
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and double running stitch. The edges are turned under and hem stitched.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.33-1928
Primary reference Number: 110579
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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