Artist: Edwards, Ann, maker; Date(s): 1706; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and wools in cross, double back, eyelet hole and Holbein stitch; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07 [T.102-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and wools in cross, double back, eyelet hole and double running stitches. The sampler comprises eight horizontal bands; the top seven are filled with repeat border patterns, band five containing a frog and a dog. Band eight has the name and date 'ANN EdWARds 1706' worked in cross-stitch.
