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Sampler: T.40-2018

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Cotton, embroidered with polychrome cottons in cross stitch.
29.2cm x 39.2cm
11 1/2" x 15 1/2"

The larger part of the sampler is inscribed with four verses from "Behold me standing at the door", a hymn written by Fanny Crosby (1820-1915). The smaller right hand portion of the sampler is inscribed with various improving aphorisms. There are randomly placed small motifs, predominantly cruciform, scattered amongst the inscriptions.
Centre bottom the inscription is "With best love/ wishing you a/ happy birthday/ remember me" and, in a small frame "E.F. C.F", and the date 1871, implyimg that the sampler was a birthday gift between sisters or mother and daughter..

Measurements and weight

Height: 29.5 cm
Width: 39.75 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.40-2018
Primary reference Number: 225709
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Created: Wednesday 21 November 2018 Updated: Monday 16 December 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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