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Maker: Horner, Frances
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, double back, eyelet hole, double running, and satin stitch. The sampler comprises twelve horizontal bands including repeat border patterns, boxers and two rows of inscription ' FRANCES HOMER/ HER SAMPLER 1664'.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 81.6 cm
Length: 32.1/8 in
Width: 19.7 cm
Width: 7.3/4 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1664
: Charles II
polychrome
Silk
unbleached
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, double back, eyelet hole, double running, and satin stitch
Embroidering
Accession number: T.30-1928
Primary reference Number: 110577
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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