Artist: Langley, Margreat, maker; Date(s): 1687; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, eyelet hole, and Holbein stitch; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [T.76-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, eyelet hole, and double running stitch. The sampler comprises nine horizontal bands which feature repeat border patterns (band 2-7), an alphabet (band 8-9) and the name and date ' Margreat Langley October the 28 1687', (band 1)