Artist: Hacket, Sarah, maker; Date(s): 1694; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in cross, double running, satin, Rumanian, eyelet, trellis, filling and hemstitch. There is a selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are turned under and stitched.; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [T.84-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks and linen thread in chain, cross, double running, satin, eyelethole, & needle lace filling stitches The sampler comprises 15 horizontal bands of repeat border patterns, three alphabets, the date '1694' and the inscription 'SARAH HACKeT'.
