Artist: Unidentified; Date(s): after 1701 - before 1720; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks, chenille and metal threads in cross, eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [T.111-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks, chenille and metal (purl) threads in cross, eyelet hole, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 11 horizontal bands of border designs (a portion of each only has the outline worked), acorns with cup in green metal thread, heavily padded fruits, flowers with chenille centres, 'boxers', flowers, stags, an alphabet and the initials 'AM BM SM GM'.
