Artist: Annesley, Elizabeth, maker; Date(s): circa 1680 - before 1700; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, eyelet hole, needle and holliepoint stitches; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [T.90-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, eyelet hole, needle lace and hollie point stitches. The sampler comprises 33 horizontal bands which include 3 alphabets, numerals, initials, repeat border patterns, rectangles in holliepoint and the inscription " ELIZAbeTH ANNeSLEY.
