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Maker: H, Martha
Darning sampler, cotton, embroidered with polychrome silks in stem and darning stitch. The centre of the sampler is taken up by a spray of mixed flowers in many patterns of damask darning; the outlines are in stem stitch. Placed in the corners, are differently designed cross-shaped darnings. The sampler also includes the inscription 'Marthe H Aged 13 years'.
Given by Lady St John Hope
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-05-30) by Hope, St John, Lady
18th Century
After
1701
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Before
1800
Weaving
: Darning sampler, cotton, embroidered with polychrome silks in stem and darning stitch
Embroidering
Accession number: T.8-1939
Primary reference Number: 110872
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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