Maker: Dick, Elizabeth
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.'
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 75.6 cm
Width: 21.2 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1726
: George I
polychrome
Silk
unbleached
Linen
Linen thread
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, eyelet hole and satin stitch. The edges are buttonholed.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.127-1928
Primary reference Number: 110673
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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