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Sampler: T.185-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Spot motif sampler, linen, embroidered with silk in eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch. The sampler is composed of some 100 detached motifs many formed by repeat border patterns, naturalistic designs and geometric and stylized script motifs.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 13.5/8 in
Width: 13.7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
After 1770 CE - Before 1830 CE

Materials used in production

Linen
Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Spot motif sampler, linen, embroidered with silk in eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.185-1928
Primary reference Number: 110731
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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