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Sampler: T.25-1938

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Tricker, Anne

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and eyelet stitch. There is a selvedge at the bottom whilst the other three edges are turned under and stitched. The horizontal bands include four alphabets, two examples of all-over patterns, various geometric detached motifs, the initials 'D P' and the inscription 'ANNE TRICKER' and the date '17011'

Notes

History note: Purchased in 1898 for 12/6

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 15.3/4 in
Width: 8.5/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1711 : Queen Anne

Materials used in production

polychrome Silk
Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and eyelet stitch. There is a selvedge at the bottom whilst the other three edges are turned under and stitched.
Embroidering

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.25-1938
Primary reference Number: 110756
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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