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Makers / Maker's Age: Bacon, Jane
Date Made: 1707
Origin: England
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Montenegrin cross, Eyelet, Algerian eye, Chain, Hem, Satin, Counted Satin, (metallic thread): Cross, Eyelet, Satin.
Embroidery Thread: Silk, Metallic
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 48.5" h
Owner: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 3 alphabets: Numbers 1-9. There are three main sections. The top section contains narrow repeating geometric cross bands. The second and main part of the sampler contains an inscription within a floral arch with a crown and lozenges on either side above. Below there is another inscription between floral sprays with similar crowns and lozenges. No border.
History of Owner: #T23-1938 Bequest of Mrs. H.A. Longman
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No