Sampler, Geometric and Stylized Floral Motifs among finely-drawn, naturalistically-shaded Animals and Insects
Category
Textiles
Date
1630 - 1670
Materials
Textile
Measurements
500 x 215 mm
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597672
Summary
Sampler, undated, mid seventeenth century. Linen embroidered with coloured silks using tent, rococo and running stitches. A spot sampler of geometric and stylized floral motifs among finely-drawn, naturalistically-shaded animals and insects. Edges obscured by mount. Photo copyright NTPL/John Hammond
Provenance
The collection of Dr Douglas Goodhart.