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Sampler: T.104-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. The sampler is divided into 24 horizontal bands featuring alphabets, numerals, the crucifixion, the Instruments of the Passion, a man with keys, a spinster, a parrot on a spray, a stag, a lion, a pierced heart, flowers in a vase, all-over patterns, repeat border patterns, simple lines and the initials 'ICS CSE'.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 44.3/4 in
Width: 9.7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1776

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in silk thread inside stylized wreaths and surmounted by coronets

  • Text: ICS CSE
  • Location: Band 8
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.104-1938
Primary reference Number: 110835
Stable URI

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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