Production: French, Amy Louise
Cotton cambric worked in white cotten. A plain sewing sampler showing dressmaking and mending techniques. Embroidered with initials and date ALF1900
History note: Amy Louise French, the donor's aunt.
Given by Mrs Mary E. Line
Method of acquisition: Given (1991-06-10) by Line, Mary E., Mrs
20th Century, Early
Production date:
AD 1900
Max Length 29.5 cm Length 11.1/2 in Width 43.5 cm Width 17 in
band
Cotton
embroidery and ribbon
Silk
ground
Linen
Weaving
: Flannel and cotton sampler worked with light green silk to show dressmaking, mending, and some simple embroidery techniques. The edges are hemmed, buttonhole or bound with cream silk ribbon; there is a cotton band along the top right edge.
Embroidering
Inscription present: embroidered in cream silk thread
Accession number: T.9-1991
Primary reference Number: 110938
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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