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Production: Unidentified
Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and stem stitches, with bullion knots. The sampler is composed of seven horizontal bands all containing naturalistic floral designs
Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and stem stitches, with bullion knots. The sampler is composed of seven horizontal bands all containing naturalistic floral designs. 1- waved stem and flowers motif 2- waved stem and large daisy-like flowers 3-long sprays of roses and buds arranged to form a complete band 4-waved stem, large flowers, fruit and leaves 5- quince sprays 6-waved stem with scrolling leaves and flowers 7- waved stem leaves berries and the inscription 'Hecho por Soledad () osa en la Escuela municipal de niñas n 3'.
Lady St John Hope Bequest
Length: 18.1/2 in
Width: 12.3/4 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1952-10-23) by Hope, St John, Lady
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1856
black, brown, cream,drab, green, orange, yellow
Silk
Linen
Weaving
: Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and stem stitches, with bullion knots.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.17-1952
Primary reference Number: 110916
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sampler" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/110916 Accessed: 2024-12-18 12:57:24
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