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Sampler: T.18-1938

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and crewel wool in cross, Holbein, running, satin and lace filling stitches. The sampler comprises twelve horizontal bands; the first ten contain repeat border patterns, band eleven an alphabet, and band twelve the initials 'AB'. Band five contains 'boxers'.

Notes

History note: Bought by the donor at the sale of the collection of Mrs Edrnis of Bristol in 1893.

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 61.3 cm
Length: 2'1.5/8 ft
Width: 23.5 cm
Width: 9.1/2 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

crewel Wool
polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and crewel wool in cross, Holbein, running, satin and lace filling stitches
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AB
  • Location: Twelfth horizontal band
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Initials

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.18-1938
Primary reference Number: 110749
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 April 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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