Silk, plain weave with supplementary patterning warp floats

Embroidered picture, formed of panels from casket, English, 17th Century.

Sampler with verse "Sweet labourer midst the Summer's golden hour..." with floral wreath in center enclosing inscription, "Eliza Evans aged 12 years" and with floral border flanked by two verses; worked in cross and back stitches.

White linen corded bed cover with cotton back. The corded or quilted pattern was probably made with linen thread. The pattern includes a scattered floral arrangement with various flowers, leaves and stalks filling the field, and a cornucopia at each corner. The white cotton fringe attached on one end is probably original. Minor stains; ground slightly worn in spots.

Silk, plain weave with supplementary patterning warps, supplementary brocading wefts, and self-patterned by ground weft floats

1825~ / 1830~, England

1825~ / 1830~, England

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