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Sampler: T.138-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Rixton, Mary

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Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk in cross, eyelet hole, four-sided cross, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 20 horizontal bands which contain alphabets, repeat border patterns (several of which are incomplete), numerals, and the inscription ' Iohn Rixton Ellen Rixton Iosjah Rixton, Ellen Rixton/ Love the Lord and he will be a tender father unto the/If all mankind would live in mutual love/This world would much resemble that above/ this work of mine my friends may have/ when i am dead and in my grave/ Mary Rixton worked this sampler in the year 1730'. The bottom band contains detached motifs of a peacock, a strawberry, a crown, a lion and a cross.

Notes

History note: Acquired from Page of Warrington, April 3, 1927

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 75.5 cm
Width: 20.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1730

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
unbleached Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk in cross, eyelet hole, fousrsided cross, Holbein and satin stitch
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.138-1928
Primary reference Number: 110684

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 July 2025

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

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