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Sampler: T.71-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Band sampler, unbleached linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running stitch. The sampler comprises eleven horizontal bands all of repeat border patterns.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher

Measurements and weight

Length: 51.4 cm
Length: 21.1/4 in
Width: 14.3 cm
Width: 5.5/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1680 CE - Circa 1685 CE

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
unbleached Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, unbleached linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running stitch.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.71-1928
Primary reference Number: 110617
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 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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