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Sampler: T.2-2007

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Etchells, Ann

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Description

Linen embroidered with polychrome cotton threads with three alphabets (one incomplete), numerals, and the name and date, 'Ann Etchells Dec 13th 1827'

Linen, embroidered with polychrome cotton threads in cross, hem, satin and back stitch. Two complete, and one incomplete alphabets, numerals 1 to 14 in narrow boands divided by lines of small repeat patterns. The last band inscribed name and date 'Ann Etchells Dec 13th 1827'. Narrow stitched frame around the whole.

Legal notes

Given by Guy Pooley in memory of Mrs Marjorie Edwina Pooley (d. 2007)

Measurements and weight

Length: 21.75 cm
Length: 8½ in
Width: 24.5 cm
Width: 9¾ in in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-10-09) by Pooley, Guy

Dating

19th Century, second quarter#
George IV
Production date: AD 1827 : dated

Components of the work

Embroidery composed of cotton
Fabric

Materials used in production

Linen

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ann Etchells Dec 13th 1827
  • Method of creation: Embroidered
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-2007
Primary reference Number: 157320
Entry form: 979
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 20 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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