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Sampler: T.127-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Dick, Elizabeth

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, eyelet hole and satin stitch. The edges are buttonholed. The sampler comprises 28 horizontal bands which depict alphabets, repeat border patterns, inscriptions and crowns, coronets and sprays. The inscriptions read ' Delight in learning s/oon doth bring a chi ()/ to learn the hardest/thing /be not wise in thine/ own eyes fead the lo/rd and depart from/evil elizabeth dick/ended this sampler/ ano dom 1726 aged 10/years', and 'God Bless King George preserve the Crown/defend the church cast rebells down.'

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 75.6 cm
Width: 21.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1726 : George I

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, eyelet hole and satin stitch. The edges are buttonholed.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.127-1928
Primary reference Number: 110673
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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