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Sampler: T.3-2009

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Titles

sampler

Maker(s)

Sandeman, J. J., Miss

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Description

Single weave canvas mounted on brown paper which has been turned and stitched onto the front of the sampler forming a 2.5cm/1" border.
Embroidered with polychrome wools in cross, double cross, Montenegrin cross, rococco, rice, encroaching satin stitch with laid and couched stitches.
Detached or "spot" motifs are placed on 3 sides of a rectangular "mat" of solid stitching, the mat comprises 15 blocks each of a different canvas work stitch, a "key" to the stitches provided by a separate piece of paper.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Jane Sandeman

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-03-02) by Sandeman, J. J., Miss

Dating

20th Century, Mid
Production date: AD 1953

Materials used in production

Paper
Wool
Canvas

Techniques used in production

Embroidering : Embroidery

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-2009
Primary reference Number: 197455
Entry form: 0776

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 13 November 2013 Updated: Friday 14 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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