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Sampler: T.124-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Gonzales, Pepa

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, cross, double running, eyelet, fagot and straight stitch. There is a selvedge on both sides and the top and bottom are turned under and hem stitched. A central motif of a flower pot with a pierced heart and vase of flowers is framed on either side by a small border and the inscription 'DE LAMANO DE PEPA GONZALES SYENDD MY MAESTRA I MARIA GONZALES' and the monogram of the Virgin Mary. Repeat border patterns and some detached sprays and sprigs surround the central design.

Notes

History note: Purchased of Howell & James, September 1928

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 31 in
Width: 31 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, cross, double running, eyelet, fagot and straight stitch. There is a selvedge on both sides and the top and bottom are turned under and hem stitched.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.124-1938
Primary reference Number: 110855
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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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