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Sampler: T.12-1938

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Band sampler, unbleached linen, embroidered with linen thread. The sampler comprises 13 horizontal bands of border and band patterns.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 128.4 cm
Length: 2'2.1/2 ft
Width: 16.5 cm
Width: 6.1/2 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

unbleached, yellow Linen
Linen thread

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, unbleached linen, embroidered with linen thread
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12-1938
Primary reference Number: 110743
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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