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Linen embroidered with ivory and very faded pink/red wool threads in cross stirch. 24.8cm x 10cm 9 3/4" x 4" A simple marking sampler comprising a double upper case alphabet, two ampersands, a lower case alphabet and the initials "P I ". Probably late 18th or early 19th century.: T.39-2018

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Linen embroidered with ivory and very faded pink/red wool threads in cross stirch. 24.8cm x 10cm 9 3/4" x 4" A simple marking sampler comprising a double upper case alphabet, two ampersands, a lower case alphabet and the initials "P I ". Probably late 18th or early 19th century.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm
Width: 10.25 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs

Dating

1700 - 1900

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.39-2018
Primary reference Number: 225708
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Created: Wednesday 21 November 2018 Updated: Monday 16 December 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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