Detached Geometric Patterns and Italianate Border Designs with Alphabet.
M. S. (fl.1674)
Category
Textiles
Date
1674
Materials
Textile
Measurements
320 x 140 mm
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Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597706
Summary
Sampler, dated 1674. Linen embroidered with coloured silk using double-running, straight, interlacing and cross stitches. Spot sampler of many small detached geometric patterns and Italianate border designs. Alphabet. Initials 'MS'. Selvedge lower edge, other edges hemmed. Photo copyright NTPL/Richard Pike
Provenance
The collection of Dr Douglas Goodhart.
Marks and inscriptions
MS
Makers and roles
M. S. (fl.1674), embroiderer