Unbleached linen embroidered with polychrome silks (very faded) in cross stitch.
25.5cm x 30.75cm
10" x 12 1/8"
Narrow framing border, four bands of geometric repeat patterns at the top, followed by bands containing an upper case alphabet, numerals 1-11, lower case alphabet and a sinuous repeat pattern.
The lower half of the sampler has a central rectagle containing the inscription "Sarah Locket/Aged 10/1807" and a small tree and pattern motif. The rectangle is surrounded traditional detached motifs, lions, flower basket, birds, sprigs etc
Height: 25 cm
Width: 30 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs
Accession number: T.15-2018
Primary reference Number: 225666
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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