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Maker: Eliot, Mary
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and eyelet hole stitch; the edges are turned under and hemmed. The top of the sampler is made up of six, narrow, horizontal border line designs, these are followed by 15 horizontal bands, separated by more line designs, which include alphabets, numerals and the inscription 'Mary Eliot her work may 17/1737'.
History note: Given to the donor by Mary Minet
Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest
Length: 25.6 cm
Width: 22.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Longman, H. A., Mrs
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1737
: George II
pink, blue, yellow, green, brown, red
Silk
unbleached
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and eyelet hole stitch
Embroidering
Accession number: T.32-1938
Primary reference Number: 110763
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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