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Maker/s

Hinde, Elizabeth (maker)

Collection

J.W.L. Glaisher

Category

embroidery

Name

sampler

Description

Whitework sampler made of two kinds of linen. Joined strips enclose a cutwork panel with linen thread in needle lace filling stitches. A second panel is also worked with linen thread in hollie point with picot bars. The bottom strip is embroidered with linen thread in satin and double hemstitch. The edges are finished with buttonhole bullions. The upper band consists of geometric shapes whilst the bottom band is figurative, containing a male and female figure, possibly depicting Abraham and Sarah. Beneath is the inscription 'Elizabeth Hinde 1643' embroidered in white linen thread.

Production Notes

The figures probably depict the story of Abraham and Sarah, as illustrated bibles were a popular source of inspiration for pattern drawers and embroiderers.

Production Place

England (maker) (country)

English (maker) (nationality)

Technique Description

Whitework sampler made of two kinds of linen. Joined strips enclose a cutwork panel with linen thread in needle lace filling stitches. A second panel is also worked with linen thread in hollie point with picot bars. The bottom strip is embroidered with linen thread in satin and double hemstitch. The edges are finished with buttonhole bullions.

Dimensions

length: 15 cm
width: 16.25 cm
length: 6.1/8 in
width: 6.2/8 in

Period

mid 17th century
Charles I

Date

1643

Provenance

bequeathed: Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr 1928-12-07 (Filtered for: Applied Arts collection)

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Inscriptions/Marks

1. name and date
   Position: bottom of the sampler
   Method: embroidery
   Content: Elizabeth Hinde 1643
   Description: embroidered in white linen thread
   Interpretation: name of maker and year it was completed
   

Documentation

1. Humphrey, Carol (1984) English Samplers at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge (Cambs.): The Fitzwilliam Museum [page: 4]
   [comments: Publ. p. 4, no. 8, illustrated pl. 4]
2. Humphrey, Carol (1997) Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks, Samplers, Cambridge (Cambs.): Cambridge University Press [page: 36]
   [comments: Publ. p. 36, no. 13]
3. Humphrey, Carol (1993) Sampler Exhibition in the Octagon, Cambridge (Cambs.)
4. Ashton, Leigh (1926) Samplers, Plymouth: The Mayflower Press

Other Notes

Accession Number

T.4-1928 (Applied Arts)
(Reference Number: 110551; Input Date: 2004-11-05 / Last Edit: 2010-01-19)