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Sampler: T.24-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Potter, Elizabeth

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Description

Linen whitework sampler embroidered with linen thread in eyelet, double running, hem, stem and counted satin stitch, cut and drawn work with needle weaving and needlepoint lace filling stitches. There is a selvedge at the top and the other three edges are hemmed. The sampler is worked in fifteen horizontal repeating floral and geometric border patterns with one band of thistle, rose and shamrock patterns in very fine needle lace filling stitches with raised and detached details. The lower three bands contain an alphabet and the inscription '1660, ELIZAbeth Potter'.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 52.25 cm
Length: 20.1/2 in
Width: 19.5 cm
Width: 7.1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1660 : Charles II

Materials used in production

Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen whitework sampler embroidered with linen thread in eyelet, double running, hem, stem and counted satin stitch, cut and drawn work with needle weaving and needlepoint lace filling stitches. There is a plain selvedge at the top and the other three edges are hemmed.
Embroidering
Needlepoint (lace)
Cut and drawn work

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in linen thread

  • Text: 1660, ELIZAbeth Potter
  • Location: Lower three horizontal bands
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Date and name

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.24-1928
Primary reference Number: 110571
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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