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Sampler: T.78-1928

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Maker(s)

Maker: Tucker, Love

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk and linen threads in chain, cross, double hem, eyelet hole, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 23 horizontal bands; the first seven from the top are filled with an alphabet, the name " LOVe TUCKerR", the date '1688' and the inscription ' O THAT MY/ WAYez Were diRected/ To KeeP THY statutes/ LOVe TUCKer WR/OUGHT THIS IN the/YEAR 1688 IT eH MM'. The remainder of the bands are filled with more repeat border patterns.

Notes

History note: Purchased at Sotheby's June 17, 1927

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 62.9 cm
Length: 24.3/4 in
Width: 21.2 cm
Width: 8.3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1688 : James II

Materials used in production

buff Linen
polychrome Silk
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk and linen threads in chain, cross, double hem, eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.78-1928
Primary reference Number: 110624

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 September 2024

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

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