- Maker
- Bacon, Jane
- Date made
- 1707
- Origin
- England
- Stitches
- Cross, Montenegrin cross, Eyelet, Algerian eye, Chain, Hem, Satin, Counted Satin, (metallic thread): Cross, Eyelet, Satin.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk, Metallic
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: Numbers 1-9. There are three main sections. The top section contains narrow repeating geometric cross bands. The second and main part of the sampler contains an inscription within a floral arch with a crown and lozenges on either side above. Below there is another inscription between floral sprays with similar crowns and lozenges. No border.
- Inscription
- (Within a floral arch with a crown and lozenges on either side above and below) The / 3 Chap of John /v ers the 16 / For God so loved the wo / rld that he Gave his only / begotten Son that whoso / ever believeth in him / should not perish but have / everlasting life / The 17 Chap / of John vers the 3 / And this is life eternal that they might / know thee the only true God and / Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent . (In a wave border): 'Made By Iane Bacon In The / Year 1707 //
- Length Without Frame
- 48.5"
- Width Without Frame
- 21.25"
- Historical Owner
- #T23-1938 Bequest of Mrs. H.A. Longman
- Owner
- Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Owner Private
- Fitzwilliam Museum
