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Whitework sampler fragment
English
17th century
Object Place: British Isles
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with linen
Dimensions
6 x 15.2 cm (2 3/8 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry W. Bliss
Accession Number23.634
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLinen band of reticella. The design consists of triangles and an S form on a background of small squares. Probably the bottom band of a sampler. Stitches: buttonhole, counted satin, double hem; and various pulled and cut work stitches.
ProvenanceFrom the Mrs. Marshall Collection; gift of Henry W. Bliss to MFA, 1923