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Sampler: T.184-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Spot motif sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, eyelet hole, Algerian eye, satin and single faggot stitch. The sampler comprises some 40 detached motifs mostly naturalistic, including fruit and flower sprays, birds, insects and band patterns.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 15.3/4 in
Width: 17.1/2 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

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Spot motif sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, eyelet hole, Algerian eye, satin and single faggot stitch.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.184-1928
Primary reference Number: 110730
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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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