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Sampler: T.52-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unidentified

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk in cross and double running stitch. The sampler is initialled " I B" or "E B"and dated 1672 .It comprises 15 horizontal bands all of which contain repeat border patterns; some in addition also contain detached motifs. Band 2 has 'boxers'; 5, keys; 7, two-headed eagles; 8, stags; 9, a cockeral and 10, a squirrel.

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Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 80.3 cm
Length: 29.7/8 in
Width: 22.2 cm
Width: 8.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1672 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk in cross and double running stitch.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.52-1928
Primary reference Number: 110598
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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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