Sampler
Category
Textiles
Date
1630 - 1700
Materials
Textile
Measurements
330 x 290 mm
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597687
Summary
Sampler, undated, mid to late seventeenth century. Linen embroidered with coloured silks, silver and silver-gilt threads, using rococo, crosslet, Hungarian, tent, raised chain, raised plaited band and interlaced stitches with laid and couched work. Spot sampler of repeating patterns of geometric design, many incorporating stylized flowers. 'S' motifs and interlaced patterns. Photo copyright NTPL/Richard Pike
Provenance
The collection of Dr Douglas Goodhart.