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Makers / Maker's Age: Lawle, Anne
Date Made: 1655-1665
Origin: England
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Montenegrin cross, Double running, Satin, Split, Trellis, Detached buttonhole.
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Linen
Dimensions: w x 29 1/4" h
Owner: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: 1 alphabet: missing J and U, with Z done on line above. A top band of needle weaving, drawn and cut work with needle lace filling stitches. Various bands including one with a man and woman, tree and flowers, cross bands of flowers, birds insects, etc. No border.
History of Owner: #T.15-1928 Bequest of Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No