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Maker: Houw, Anna D
Darning sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and satin stitch with pattern or damask darning. The edges are turned under, stitched and trimmed with bobbin lace. The sampler comprises of thirteen examples of darning patterns with a further four framing a cockerel, wreath and coronet with the inscription 'ANNA HOUWD 1754'.
History note: Given to the donor by J.E. in 1869
Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest
Length: 16.1/2 in
Width: 15.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Longman, H. A., Mrs
18th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1754
Weaving
: Darning sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and satin stitch with pattern or damask darning. The edges are turned under, stitched and trimmed with bobbin lace.
Embroidering
Darning
Accession number: T.99-1938
Primary reference Number: 110830
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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