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Sampler: T.54-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Lane, Anne

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, darning, satin and double running stitch. The sampler comprises 11 horizontal bands which include the name ' ANNE LANE', an alphabet and the date '1673', repeat border patterns. The 8th. border is composed of alternating hands and birds; the 9th of snails and acorns.

Notes

History note: Purchased at Sotheby's Sale , June 1927

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 60.5 cm
Length: 23.3/4 in
Width: 20.5 cm
Width: 8.1/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1673 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, darning, satin and Holbein stitch
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.54-1928
Primary reference Number: 110600
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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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