An English Band Sampler dated 1699 from The Scarlet Letter Collection. The original belongs to a private collection.

The seventeenth century is considered the Golden Age of sampler making in England. Samplers created during this period exhibited exquisitely varied stitches, in combination with sophisticated design and colour schemes. Martha Wilkin's band sampler exhibits many of these popular contemporary patterns, including diaper motifs, stylized carnations, acorns, grape and vine leaves, pineapples, daisies, and roses.

Some experience is advisable.

Linen count and finished size: 35 count, 6"X20". Kit contains fabric, silk or cotton thread, needle and instructions.

Stitches: Ubiquitous cross, Montenegrin cross, algerian eyelet, double running satin, back, seeding, eyelet, some whitework techniques. 

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