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sampler
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.
Given by Miss Jane Sandeman
Method of acquisition: Given (2009-03-02) by Sandeman, J. J., Miss
20th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1953
Embroidering : Embroidery
Accession number: T.3-2009
Primary reference Number: 197455
Entry form: 0776
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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