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Production: Unknown
Whitework band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen thread and a small amount of faded pink/red silk thread. There is a selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are turned under and stitched. Horizontal bands of repeat patterns are divided by rows of double hemstitches. The sampler features pulled and drawn work, needle weaving and needle lace stitches in double running, stem, and long-armed cross-stitch.
History note: Bought from Mrs Parker in August 1900
Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest
Length: 38.3/4 in
Width: 8.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Longman, H. A., Mrs
17th Century#
After
1601
-
Before
1700
ground and thread
Linen
pink/red
Silk
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen thread and a small amount of faded pink/red silk thread. There is a selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are turned under and stitched. The sampler features pulled and drawn work, needle weaving and needle lace stitches in double running, stem, and long-armed cross-stitch.
Embroidering
Pulled and drawn work
Accession number: T.8-1938
Primary reference Number: 110739
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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