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Sampler: T.19-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: joanna warrender

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in buttonhole, cross, Holbein, satin, trellis and holliepoint stitches. The sampler is divided into 15 alternating wide and narrow horizontal rows of repeat border patterns, an alphabet, the date 1655 and the inscription 'IOANNA WARRENDER.

Notes

History note: Purchased in 1927

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.1/4 in
Width: 7.5/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1655

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in buttonhole, cross, double running, satin, trellis and holliepoint stitches.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.19-1928
Primary reference Number: 110566
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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