Sampler

Description

Unfinished sampler embroidered with coloured silk threads, silver and gilt metal threads used in different stitches to depict geometric and floral patterns: English, c. 1625 - 1675

Museum reference

A.1962.1058

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Sampler

Production information

Unknown
England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1625 - 75

Materials

Linen, Silk, Gilt, Silver

Physical description

Linen canvas embroidered with silk, gilt, silver metal threads

Exhibitions

• Fashion and Style (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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