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Sampler: T.42-1928

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Maker(s)

Maker: Seward, Eliabeth

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Band sampler, yellow linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross and filling stitches with detached needle lace stitches. There is a selvedge to the bottom edge, the other edges are turned under and stitched. The sampler comprises 12 horizontal bands of repeat geometric and stylized floral and figurative patterns, two alphabets, the date '1668' and the inscription 'ELIZABETH SEWARD'.

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Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 33.1/4 in
Width: 8.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1668 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
yellow Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : TBand sampler, yellow linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, cross and filling stitches with detached needle lace stitches. There is a selvedge to the bottom edge, the other edges are turned under and stitched.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.42-1928
Primary reference Number: 110588

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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