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Sampler: T.102-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Edwards, Ann

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and wools in cross, double back, eyelet hole and double running stitches. The sampler comprises eight horizontal bands; the top seven are filled with repeat border patterns, band five containing a frog and a dog. Band eight has the name and date 'ANN EdWARds 1706' worked in cross-stitch.

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Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 48.9 cm
Width: 20 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1706 : Queen Anne

Materials used in production

polychrome Wool
polychrome Silk
unbleached Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and wools in cross, double back, eyelet hole and Holbein stitch
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.102-1928
Primary reference Number: 110648
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 September 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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