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Sampler: T.83-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Whitework sampler, deep cream muslin, with faded pink bows in the corners and lined with cream silk. The sampler is worked in chain, drawn fabric and satin stitches, and is divided into four horizontal bands of repeat border patterns and some small sprigs.

Notes

History note: Given to the donor by Joan Evans in 192?

Legal notes

Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.3/4 in
Width: 17 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
After 1801 CE - Before 1900 CE

Materials used in production

lining Silk
Muslin

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Whitework sampler, deep cream muslin, with faded pink bows in the corners and lined with cream silk. The sampler is worked in chain, drawn fabric and satin stitches,
Embroidering
Lining (material)

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.83-1938
Primary reference Number: 110814
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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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