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Sampler: T.181-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: de la Paz Angela Yldefonsa Serrano Davila Rubio y Rodriguez, Maria

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross and satin stitch with needle weaving and needle lace stitches. The edges are turned under and hem stitched. The sampler comprises of horizontal bands of repeat patterns, detached motifs and an alphabet enclosed in an outer border containing the inscription ' LOHIZO MARIA DE LA PAZ ANGELA YLDEFONSA SERRANO DAVILA RUBIO Y RODRIQ/ UEZ EN CORDOBA/ EN LA CALLE DE ABRAZAMOZAS SIENDO DISCIPULA DE FRANCISC(A) DE LUQYE 12345/6789 TXXJJKK'.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.1/2 in
Width: 7.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
After 1701 - Before 1800

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
thread Linen
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross and satin stitch with needle weaving and needle lace stitches. The edges are turned under and hem stitched.
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in polychrome silk thread

  • Text: LOHIZO MARIA DE LA PAZ ANGELA YLDEFONSA SERRANO DAVILA RUBIO Y RODRIQ/ UEZ EN CORDOBA/ EN LA CALLE DE ABRAZAMOZAS SIENDO DISCIPULA DE FRANCISC(A) DE LUQYE 12345/6789 TXXJJKK
  • Location: Outer border
  • Method of creation: Embroidery

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.181-1928
Primary reference Number: 110727
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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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