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Whitework sampler

English
mid-17th century
Object Place: Britain

Medium/Technique Linen plain weave embroidered with linen
Dimensions 47 x 22 cm (18 1/2 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.277
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionStitches: counted satin, double running; pulled work including eyelet, single faggot, square ground; cutwork with buttonhole filling.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943; gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943