17th CENTURY
SILKWORK
BAND
SAMPLER
by
MERY COX
Mid to late 17th Century Silkwork band sampler by Mery Cox.
Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass.
Stitched over chipboard with board backing. The sampler is worked in silk on
linen ground, in a variety of stitches. No border. Colours green, blue, pale
blue, pale green, light brown, white and cream. Alphabets A-Z in upper case.
Signed 'Mery Cox'. No date. Consists of a variety of elaborately worked floral
and foliate bands, including 'boxers'.
Condition: Generally Good. Two small holes to the top right corner. A few patchy
stains. Minor stitch losses to the signature, a couple of letters of the
alphabet and bands. Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined. The
silks remain bright and glossy. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven.
Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound and ready to hang.
Dimensions 25.75 inches by 8.25 inches wide $4,750.00
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