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Sampler: T.49-1928

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Maker(s)

Maker: Wattel, Ann

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen thread and polychrome silks in cross, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 18 horizontal bands, a seam runs between bands five and six. The first 9 bands are composed of repeat border patterns, 10 to 12 contain an alphabet, the name 'ANN WATTEL', and the date '1670'. The remaining bands have the inscription worked in satin stitch "ANN WATTEL IS MY N/ AME WITH MY NEDDE/L AND THRED I DID T/ HIS SAM AND IF IT HAD/ BEN B TT R I WOLD"

Notes

History note: Purchased at Sotheby's Sale, 11 May 1927

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 82.2 cm
Length: 32.3/8 in
Width: 20.3 cm
Width: 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 1670 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
stained buff Canvas
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, canvas, embroidered with linen thread and polychrome silks in cross, double running and satin stitch.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.49-1928
Primary reference Number: 110595

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 24 October 2025

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

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