Six Repeating Patterns of Diapered Strapwork enclosing Floral Motifs
S. L.
Category
Textiles
Date
1640
Materials
Textile
Measurements
180 x 200 mm
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597669
Summary
Sampler, dated 1640. Linen embroidered with coloured silks using tent and double-running stitches. A spot sampler with portions of six repeating patterns of diapered strapwork enclosing floral motifs. Initials 'SL'. Holes in the ground indicated areas where further areas of outlining stitches in black silk have rotted. Edges hemmed. Photo copyright NTPL/Richard Pike
Provenance
The collection of Dr Douglas Goodhart.
Marks and inscriptions
SL
Makers and roles
S. L., embroiderer