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Sampler: T.173-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Pardoe, M. A.

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Description

Bordered sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. A border frames the main body of the sampler which is divided into two sections. The top section comprises alphabets and numerals, the bottom section a vase of flowers, birds, a crown, a dog, a sprig of flowers and the inscription 'M.A. Pardoe 1824'.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 26 cm
Length: 10.1/4 in
Width: 23.5 cm
Width: 9.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1842 : Queen Victoria

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Border sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.173-1928
Primary reference Number: 110719
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sampler" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/110719 Accessed: 2024-12-25 02:57:31

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