Maker: Tell, Elizabeth, H.
Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in a variety of stitches; the sides are turned under and hemmed. The top of the sampler is made up of horizontal line patterns which are followed by 21 horizontal bands which themselves are separated by more line patterns. The sampler includes, alphabets (some with duplicate lettering), numerals, half line repeat border patterns, the Lords Prayer framed inside a rectangular panel, another panel with the inscription 'Elizabeth/H Tell May/the 12 1720', and some small panels of cutwork in the bottom band.
History note: From the collection of Mrs Longman
Given by Miss J. Minnet
Method of acquisition: Given (1964-10-15) by Minet. J. Miss
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1720-05-12
: George I
red, purple, blue, green, yellow, pink, white, grey
Silk
Linen
Weaving
: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in a variety of stitches; the sides are turned under and hemmed
Embroidering
Accession number: T.33-1964
Primary reference Number: 110921
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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