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Sampler: T.9-1938

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Townsend, Elizabeth

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen, silk and silver metal thread in back, cross, double hem, Rumanian, satin, trellis and needle point lace stitches. The sampler comprises 17 horizontal bands which feature repeat border patterns, an alphabets, the name 'Elizabeth Townsend' and the date '1678'.

Notes

History note: Belonged to Mr Marwood Tucker and was worked by one of his ancestors

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 93 cm
Length: 36.5/8 in
Width: 20.9 cm
Width: 8.1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1678 : Charles II

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
unbleached buff Linen
Silver metal thread
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with linen, silk and silver metal thread in back, cross, double hem, Rumanian, satin, trellis and needle point lace stitches
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.9-1938
Primary reference Number: 110740
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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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