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Sampler: T.6-1945

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Gregory, Mary

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in darning, dot, double hem, hollie point, needlepoint and satin stitches. The sampler comprises eight horizontal bands. The top bands contains the name 'Mary Gregory ' darned upon a square lace background formed by the removal of some warp and weft threads; bands two, four, six and eight contain little geometrical patterns formed by dot stitch worked in horizontal lines while bands three and seven contain three squares of holliepoint alternating with two circles of needlepoint, vertical bands in geometrical satin stitch are placed in between the motifs. Band five contains two squares of holliepoint alternating with three circles of needlepoint with similar bands of satin stitch in between them. The holliepoint squares have patterns of lozenges, hearts and crowns, which contain the initials 'MG' and the date '1711'.

Legal notes

Given by Louis CG Clarke

Measurements and weight

Length: 14 cm
Width: 14.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-01-26) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1711 : Queen Anne

Materials used in production

cream Linen
polychrome Silk
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in darning, dot, double hem, hollie point, needlepoint and satin stitches
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.6-1945
Primary reference Number: 110893
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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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