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Production: Unknown
Band sampler, yellow linen, embroidered with linen thread in double hem and double running stitch with button hole bars, cut and drawn work with needle weaving, needle lace stitches and hollie point. All the edges are turned under and hem stitched. The sampler is made up of horizontal bands of repeat patterns including crowned swans and a mermaid.
History note: Bought from Mrs Webster, 10 July 1919
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 20.1/4 in
Width: 7.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
After
1601
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Before
1700
Weaving
: Band sampler, yellow linen, embroidered with linen thread in double hem and double running stitch with button hole bars, cut and drawn work with needle weaving, needle lace stitches and holliepoint. All the edges are turned under and hem stitched.
Embroidering
Cutwork
Accession number: T.91-1928
Primary reference Number: 110637
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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