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Sampler: T.122-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Wheeler, Mary

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Description

Band sampler, woollen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, four-side cross, satin, stem and tent stitch, bound with silk. The sampler comprises 21 horizontal bands, which include repeat border patterns and an inscription which includes the makers name.

Band sampler, woollen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, four-side cross, satin, stem and tent stitch. The sampler comprises 21 horizontal bands, which include repeat border patterns and an inscription. These bands are framed by a border formed of eight large flowers worked in tent and cross-stitch which are connected by freely designed and worked sprays. The inscription reads " AS YOU EXPect That men should DeaL BY YOU / SO Deal BY Them And Give Each man His Due / Better It Is To GAIn Great Reputation Then to / Be RICH For That never Wants VexatioN / Constraint in ALL Thimgs makes The Pleasur / Less Sweet is The love That COMeS With / Willingness / DesPair OF NOthing That YOU WOULd Attain / Unwearied DILIgence YOUR POInt WILL Gain / Experience Best Is Gained Without Much Cost Read Men And / Books Then Practise What Thou Knowest / They That Are Proud And Other men Disdain Do Often Meet / With Hate And Scorn Again. Mary Wheeler Her Work Done in ninth / Year Of Her Age 1721"

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 69.2 cm
Width: 62.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1721 : George I

Materials used in production

bound drab Wool
polychrome Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, woollen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, four-side cross, satin, stem and tent stitch.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.122-1928
Primary reference Number: 110668
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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