Maker: Smith, P. M., Mrs
Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome stranded cottons in cross, stem, chain, satin and lazy-daisy stitch; whipped stitches, laid and couched work and French knots. A repeat floral border encloses rectangular panels which include an alphabet, a flowerpot and bird, various flowers and branch motifs and short pattern bands.
Given by Mrs P.M. Smith
Length: 27.5 cm
Length: 10.3/4 in
Width: 25.5 cm
Width: 10 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1996-01-22) by Smith, P. M., Mrs
1940s
After
1940
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Before
1949
The design is probably taken from a magazine, possibly ' pins and Needles'.
Weaving
: Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome stranded cottons in cross, stem, chain, satin and lazy-daisy stitch; whipped stitches, laid and couched work and French knots
Embroidering
Accession number: T.1-1996
Primary reference Number: 81934
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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