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Lace Sampler

1600s

England

Medium
Linen: needle lace (reticella, drawnwork, and cutwork)
Measurements
Overall: 93.3 x 17.1 cm (36 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.); Mounted: 106 x 29.5 cm (41 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their mother 1942.501
Public Domain
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Description

This sampler has the maker's initials, M. P., worked in eyelet stitch, at the bottom. The letter "P" is incomplete.
A horizontally long piece of off-white linen is divided into vertical panels of intricate needlepoint lace. At the far left, small embroidered characters lead into panels of large spoked wheels and stars worked within delicate thread grids. The central sections feature airy floral motifs. Toward the right, the sampler transitions into narrower bands of repeating geometric shapes, including diamonds and zigzags, showcasing complex, web-like textures throughout the cream-colored strip.

Lace Sampler

1600s

England

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