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Production: Unknown
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running, running and needle lace filling stitches. The sampler comprises seven horizontal bands which include an alphabet spread over three lines, repeat border patterns and a design formed by sprigs of cowslip.
History note: Purchased at Sotheby's sale, November 2, 1928
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 52.4 cm
Length: 20.5/8 in
Width: 15.2 cm
Width: 6 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century#
Circa
1680
CE
-
Circa
1685
CE
polychrome
Silk
purple
Wool
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in double running running and needle lace-filling stitches
Embroidering
Accession number: T.72-1928
Primary reference Number: 110618
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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