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Sampler: T.183-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: del Carmendelos, Dona Maria

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Description

Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, double running, four-sided, chevron, and eyelet stitch. All the edges are hemmed and trimmed with a fringe of red silk braid or ribbon and there are silk tassels in each corner. The central panel contains a coat of arms bordered by the inscription 'DONA MARIA DEL CARMENDELOS SANTOS Y DIVISIA AD MDCCLXXXVII', which in turn is framed by examples of repeat border patterns with stylized floral sprays worked in each corner.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 89 cm
Length: 36.5/8 in
Width: 49.5 cm
Width: 19.5/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1787

Materials used in production

red, blue, green, yellow, pink Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen band sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, double running, four-sided, chevron, and eyelet stitch. All the edges are hemmed and trimmed with a fringe of red silk braid or ribbon and there are silk tassels in each corner.
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in yellow silk thread

  • Text: DONA MARIA DEL CARMENDELOS SANTOS Y DIVISIA AD MDCCLXXXVII
  • Location: The border of the central panel
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Name and date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.183-1928
Primary reference Number: 110729

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 28 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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