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Sampler: T.89-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Trion, Rebekah

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, double running, satin and needle lace stitches. The sampler comprises nine horizontal bands. The top three contain repeat border patterns, the fourth an alphabet, the fifth the name 'RebeKah TRION', bands 6 to 8 have cutwork squares with needle lace fillings and the bottom band contains an unfinished repeat of an all-over design.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 41.9 cm
Length: 16.1/2 in
Width: 21.2 cm
Width: 8.3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1680 CE - Before 1700 CE

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
unbleached Linen
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, Holbein, satin and needle point lace stitches.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.89-1928
Primary reference Number: 110635
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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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