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Maker: Canting, Hannah
Linen band sampler embroidered in polychrome silks in cross, hem, double running, Algerian eye, satin, chain, whipped stem and trellis stitch. Sides hemmed, selvedges to top and bottom. The sampler comprises 26 horizontal bands of lettering and repeat border patterns. The final, wide band contains two cartouche with the initials 'H.C' in the left one and 'I.H' in the right one, a lion and two crowns between them. Above it is the text 'HANNAH CANTING/ IS MY NAMe AND WI/TH MY NedeL I ROU/T THe SAMe & IUDA/ HAYLe IS MY DAMe'. The inscription at the bottom is "I H 1691 H C"
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 52 cm
Length: 21 in
Width: 16.5 cm
Width: 6.3/8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century, Late
Production date:
AD 1691
: William and Mary
This sampler is part of a group linked by the same name of a 'dame' or 'mistris' . (T.1-1995; T.17-1938)
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: Linen band sampler embroidered in polychrome silks in cross, hem, double running, Algerian eye, satin, chain, whipped stem and trellis stitch.
Embroidering
Inscription present: embroidered in polychrome silks
Accession number: T.83-1928
Primary reference Number: 110629
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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