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Sampler: T.19-2018

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Cotton, embroidered with polychrome silks in minute cross stitch.
38.75cm x 44.5cm
15 1/4" x17 1/2"

Inscribed "Alice M Potts aged 15 1887" at the centre bottom of the sampler. At the top bands of upper and lower case alphabets (8), pairs of initials (KP DP AP MP HS WP CMN), presumably family members, also some small repeat pattern bands
The remainder of the sampler comprises symetrically arranged detached motifs set about a central axis of similar motifs: geometric, floral, heraldic etc.
All enclosed by a narrow geometric border.

Measurements and weight

Height: 37 cm
Width: 42.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.19-2018
Primary reference Number: 225686
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Created: Wednesday 21 November 2018 Updated: Thursday 14 November 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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