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Sampler: T.4-1939

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified

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Description

Cotton whitework sampler embroidered with white cotton in chain stitch with panels of pulled work. All the edges are hemmed. The pattern consists of a variety of pulled work panels arranged in horizontal rows of five. The bottom horizontal band contains the makers initials 'F.J.R.Z' and the date 1853 .

Measurements and weight

Length: 30.25 cm
Length: 1'0.4 ft
Width: 12 cm
Width: 5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-02-21) by Kingsley, Alys, Miss

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1853

Materials used in production

Cotton

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Cotton whitework sampler embroidered with white cotton in chain stitch with panels of pulled work. All the edges are hemmed.
Pulled work
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: embroidered in linen thread

  • Text: F.J.R.Z' and '1853'
  • Location: Bottom of the sampler
  • Method of creation: Embroidery
  • Type: Initials and date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.4-1939
Primary reference Number: 110871
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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