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Maker: Myles, Mary
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in eyelet hole, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 18 horizontal bands which include an alphabet, repeat border patterns, the name ' MARY MYLeS', / WROUGHT/ THIS 1701', an all over design and a vase of lilies.
History note: Acquired 9 February 1928
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 55.3 cm
Width: 12.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
18th Century, Early#
Production date:
AD 1701
polychrome
Silk
unbleached
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.100-1928
Primary reference Number: 110646
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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