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Production: Unknown
Linen sampler embroidered with polychrome silks (mainly blue and red) in pattern darning and running stitch. One edge has a selvedge the others are either damaged or incomplete. The sampler is mounted on a linen backing. There is a great variety of patterns present on this sampler including a repertoire of 'X' and 'S' interlacing patterns, geometrical motifs and bands as 'spot motifs'.
Given by Professor A.J.B. Wace
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-11-01) by Wace, Alan John Bayard
15th Century#
Circa
1401
CE
-
Circa
1501
CE
The patterns found on this sampler are very close to those found on fragments of clothing and household linen of a similar date.
Max Length 37 cm Width 30 cm
ground
Linen
red, blue, black, green, yellow, pink, brown
Silk
Weaving
: Linen sampler embroidered with polychrome silks in pattern darning and running stitch. One edge has a selvedge the others are either damaged or incomplete. The sampler is mounted on a linen backing.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.166-1946
Primary reference Number: 110901
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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