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Sampler
English
first half of 17th century, reworked at a later date
Object Place: Britain
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk, wool, sequins and metallic thread
Dimensions
55.5 x 44.8 cm (21 7/8 x 17 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign includes Many separate motifs, geometric, animal and plant forms, worked with polychrome silks, some metal threads, sequins, and a very little wool (above figure of centaur) in tent, satin, couching, chain, bullion knot, rococo, eyelet, cross, back, dot, and a variety of drawn-work stitches. Backed with striped light neutral yellow silk. Faded, worn in some places. Stitches: cross, double running, eye, eyelet, 4-sided stitch, metallic yarn stitched in maltese cross filling, plaited braid, reverse tent, rice, Rumanian, tent, 2-sided Italian cross, whip. Reworking with couching, cross, rice and satin.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943; gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943