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Sampler: T.53-1938

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Maker(s)

Maker: Cooks, Catherine

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Description

Woollen bordered sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. All the edges are bound in green silk ribbon. A repeating geometric border pattern surrounds the sampler. The main body is divided into two horizontal sections by a repeating floral border pattern. The largest upper section contains a balanced arrangement of detached flowerpots, flowering trees and sprays with central verse ' See Israels gentle shepherd stand/ With all engaging charms/Hark how he calls the tender lambs/ And folds them in his arms/ Permit then to approach he cries/ nor scorn their humble name/ for twas to bless such souls as these/ The lord of angels came.' the lower section contains similar detached motifs arranged symmetrically either side of a large flower spray. Above them the inscription 'Catherine Cooks Work Brierly hill School 1812'.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 42.5 cm
Length: 17 in
Width: 32 cm
Width: 12.7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Longman, H. A., Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1812 : George III

Materials used in production

green ribbon Silk
ground Wool
polychrome threads Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Woollen border sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. All the edges are bound in green silk ribbon. A repeating geometric border pattern surrounds the sampler.
Embroidering
Binding

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.53-1938
Primary reference Number: 110784

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

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

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