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Sampler: T.179-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. The sampler comprises of two sections. The first is divided into twelve horizontal bands containing, alphabets and numerals. The second section is filled by 16 detached motifs including crowns, coronets, a flowering plant, a heart, a lozenge and a formal tree.

Legal notes

Dr. J.W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 17.1/4 in
Width: 7.3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
After 1701 CE - Before 1800 CE

Materials used in production

half bleached Linen
polychrome Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.179-1928
Primary reference Number: 110725
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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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