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Sampler: T.4-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Brough, An

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, double back and Holbein stitch. The sampler is divided into ten horizontal bands containing alphabets, repeat border designs and the inscription 'AN BROUGH 1651'.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 28.1/2 in
Width: 8.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Longman, H. A., Mrs

Dating

17th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1651 : Commonwealth

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, double back and Holbein stitch
Embroidering

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1938
Primary reference Number: 110735
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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