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Sampler: T.32-1938

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Eliot, Mary

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Description

Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and eyelet hole stitch; the edges are turned under and hemmed. The top of the sampler is made up of six, narrow, horizontal border line designs, these are followed by 15 horizontal bands, separated by more line designs, which include alphabets, numerals and the inscription 'Mary Eliot her work may 17/1737'.

Notes

History note: Given to the donor by Mary Minet

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 25.6 cm
Width: 22.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1737 : George II

Materials used in production

pink, blue, yellow, green, brown, red Silk
unbleached Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross and eyelet hole stitch
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.32-1938
Primary reference Number: 110763
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Audit data

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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