Artist: Tucker, Love, maker; Date(s): 1688; Classification(s): embroidery, sampler, weaving, Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk and linen threads in chain, cross, double hem, eyelet hole, Holbein and satin stitch; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928-12-07, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [T.78-1928]
Description: Band sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silk and linen threads in chain, cross, double hem, eyelet hole, double running and satin stitch. The sampler comprises 23 horizontal bands; the first seven from the top are filled with an alphabet, the name " LOVe TUCKerR", the date '1688' and the inscription ' O THAT MY/ WAYez Were diRected/ To KeeP THY statutes/ LOVe TUCKer WR/OUGHT THIS IN the/YEAR 1688 IT eH MM'. The remainder of the bands are filled with more repeat border patterns.
