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Sampler: T.6-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and silver metal thread in buttonhole, cross, double back, Holbein, lace filling and satin stitches with some laid and couched work. The sampler comprises five horizontal bands, which are mainly filled with repeat border patterns. The top band includes 'boxers'.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the donor from Miss Culter, London 1897 and exhibited at The Fine Art Society's Exhibition of Old Needlework.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 46.3 cm
Length: 18.1/4 in
Width: 17.1 cm
Width: 6.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
After 1601 - Before 1700

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
unbleached , buff Linen
Silver metal thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and silver metal thread in buttonhole, cross, double back, Holbein, lace filling and satin stitches with some laid and couched work
Couching (embroidering)
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.6-1938
Primary reference Number: 110737
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 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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