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Maker: Lambert, Ellin
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen and silk threads in cross, eyelet hole, double running, double hem, faggot and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 17 horizontal bands of repeat border patterns, an alphabet, 'boxers', the name ' ELLIN LAMBERT', the initials 'EL', and the date '1677'.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 90.2 cm
Length: 35.1/2 in
Width: 21.6 cm
Width: 8.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1677
: Charles II
deep cream
Linen
polychrome
Silk
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen and silk threads in cross, eyelet hole, double running, double hem, faggot and satin stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.61-1928
Primary reference Number: 110607
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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