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Sampler: T.13-1923

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Map sampler on woollen canvas. The sampler is mounted in a green velvet frame and embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, stem and satin stitch. A meandering floral border encloses a map of England and Wales.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Longman, H. A., Mrs

Dating

18th Century
After 1701 CE - Before 1800 CE

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Wool

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Map sampler on woollen canvas. The sampler is mounted in a green velvet frame and embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, stem and satin stitch.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.13-1923
Primary reference Number: 110864
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 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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