Circa 1660 Whitework Band Sampler

Circa 1660. 15.7ins high, 7.9ins wide, 0.4ins deep. Circa 1660 Whitework Band Sampler.

Worked in silk with a variety of stitches and whitework techniques - cut and drawn work for example.

Floral and geometric panels and bands.

Framed in a modern black frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is loosely stitched to card.

Frame backed with brown paper.

CONDITION: Generally good.

A couple of pulls to the ground.

Two stain specks.

Minor stitch losses to two of the patterned panels.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.