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Maker: Hinde, Elizabeth
Whitework sampler made of two kinds of linen. Joined strips enclose two cutwork panels, the upper worked with needle lace filling stitches, the lower panel with hollie point and picot bars. The bottom strip is embroidered with linen thread in satin and double hemstitch. The edges are finished with buttonhole bullions. The upper band consists of geometric shapes whilst the bottom band is figurative, containing a male and female figure, possibly depicting Abraham and Sarah. Beneath is the inscription 'Elizabeth Hinde 1643' embroidered in white linen thread.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 15 cm
Length: 6.1/8 in
Width: 16.25 cm
Width: 6.2/8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century, Mid#
Charles I
Production date:
AD 1643
The figures probably depict the story of Abraham and Sarah, as illustrated bibles were a popular source of inspiration for pattern drawers and embroiderers.
ground and embroidery Linen
Weaving
: Whitework sampler made of two kinds of linen. Joined strips enclose a cutwork panel with linen thread in needle lace filling stitches. A second panel is also worked with linen thread in hollie point with picot bars. The bottom strip is embroidered with linen thread in satin and double hemstitch. The edges are finished with buttonhole bullions.
Embroidered
Cutwork
Inscription present: embroidered in white linen thread
Accession number: T.4-1928
Primary reference Number: 110551
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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