A Spot Sampler of Geometric and Figurative Patterns
Category
Textiles
Date
1630 - 1670
Materials
Textile
Measurements
230 x 240 mm
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597670
Summary
Sampler, undated, mid seventeenth century. Linen embroidered with coloured silks, silver and silver-gilt thread using tent, rococo, eyelet, plaited braid and interlacing stitches with pulled work. A spot sampler of geometric and figurative patterns, including a large floral design of the type sometimes seen on purses of the period. Photo copyright NTPL/Richard Pike
Provenance
The collection of Dr Douglas Goodhart.