(At the top): 1 6 6 2 (At the end of line 1): L D (In the 2nd quadrant at the end of the alphabet): L D 1 6 6 2 (Note: alphabets are done starting as usual with A but then going up one line rather than down one line). A beautiful band sampler. //

Maker

L. D.

Date made

1662

Origin

England (?)

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: both uppercase, both missing the J and U. Beautiful wide and narrow bands of various flower motifs, geometric designs and birds. No outside border.

Inscription

(At the top): 1 6 6 2 (At the end of line 1): L D (In the 2nd quadrant at the end of the alphabet): L D 1 6 6 2 (Note: alphabets are done starting as usual with A but then going up one line rather than down one line). A beautiful band sampler. //

Historical Owner

#1969-288-3

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA