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Sampler: T.79-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Ellis, Mary

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen and polychrome silk threads in chain, cross, double running, satin and needle lace stitches. The sampler comprises 25 horizontal bands which feature alphabets, repeat border patterns and the inscription 'TWO ThINgS HAVE I Re/quiRed OF The DeNY M/e THeM Not BeFOre I/ DIe ReMOVe FAr FROM/ Me VANIty ANd LIes G/IVe Me Neither Povert/Y NOR Riches Feed Me/ With Food CONVeNIeNT F/OR Me/ LeASt I be FUL/L AND DeNY thee AN MArY ELLIS1689'.

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Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 66.7 cm
Length: 26.5/6 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 1689 : William and Mary

Materials used in production

buff Linen
polychrome Silk
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen and polychrome silk threads in chain, cross, Holbein, satin and needle point stitch.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.79-1928
Primary reference Number: 110625
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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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