Maker: Philips, Ann
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, rococo, Florentine, double running and tent stitch. There is a selvedge on one side, the other edges are turned under and stitched. The sampler comprises horizontal bands of narrow repeat border patterns, crowns, coronets and alphabet and numerals. There are some wider bands of all-over patterns one of which depicts rectangular detached motifs, another a detached floral and bird motif and initials. The sampler is inscribed 'ANN PHIPPS 1721'.
Lady St John Hope Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1952-10-23) by Hope, St John, Lady
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1721
: George I
Max Length 15.1/2 in Width 6.1/2 in
blue, cream, crimson, green, rose, yellow
Silk
unbleached, cream
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, rococo, Florentine, double running and tent stitch. There is a selvedge on one side, the other edges are turned under and stitched.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.8-1952
Primary reference Number: 110907
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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