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Sampler: T.119-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Sampler, muslin, embroidered with linen thread in satin, buttonhole, chain, stem and hemstitch. The edges are turned under and hem stitched. The sampler comprises horizontal bands of repeat patterns including spiral stems and floral sprays, with one band comprising of rectangles of fine drawn thread work stitches.

Notes

History note: Purchased in Stockholm, 1889

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 11.3/4 in
Width: 9.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1800

Materials used in production

Linen
Muslin

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Sampler, muslin, embroidered with linen thread in satin, buttonhole, chain, stem and hemstitch. The edges are turned under and hem stitched.
Embroidering

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.119-1938
Primary reference Number: 110850
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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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