Maker: Smith, P. M., Mrs
Border sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome stranded cottons in cross-stitch. A double border of repeat floral and geometric motifs encloses contemporary motifs such as a train, aeroplanes, ships, a bus and cars. The overall theme appears to be transport as sailing boats, hot air balloons, a horse and carriage and a cyclist are also worked.
Given by Mrs P.M. Smith
Length: 50.75 cm
Length: 20 in
Width: 42 cm
Width: 16.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1996-01-22) by Smith, P. M., Mrs
20th Century, Mid
Production date:
AD 1950
: dated
The design was probably taken from a magazine, possibly 'Pins and Needles'.
Weaving
: Border sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome stranded cottons in cross-stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.2-1996
Primary reference Number: 81936
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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