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Maker: Hurst, Mary
Band sampler, linen (yellowish), embroidered with linen, polychrome silks and silver metal threads in buttonhole, chain, cross, double running, plaited braid, satin and trellis stitch. The sampler comprises 16 horizontal bands which depict alphabets, 'boxers', repeat border patterns, flowering plants, a girl holding flowers, a crowned woman and the inscription which reads 'MARY HURST '.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 81.9 cm
Length: 32.1/4 in
Width: 20.3 cm
Width: 8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1661
: Charles II
ground and thread
Linen
polychrome
Silk
Silver metal thread
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen, silk and silver metal threads in buttonhole, chain, cross, double running, plaited braid, satin and trellis stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.28-1928
Primary reference Number: 110575
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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