Silk Embroidery Sampler, Female Figure, Flowers, Animals, c.1670

Name/Title

Silk Embroidery Sampler, Female Figure, Flowers, Animals, c.1670

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.1

Description

The scene of central femail figure surrounded by floral wreath and various stylized flowers and animals; molded wood frame.

Context

The beautiful and elegant central figure surrounded by colorful flowers and vines is enhanced by the inclusion of whimsical animals-- lion, leopard, rabbit, squirrel, and birds.

Collection

ERS Sampler Collection

Category

17th century

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous

Date made

circa 1670

Time Period

17th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

England

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Square

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Sampler

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Embroidery

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Needlework

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Getty AAT

Hierarchy Name

Embroidery

Concept

silk (textile), samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

12-1/4 in

Width

15 in

Dimension Description

Frame

Height

18 in

Width

20-3/4 in

Material

Silk, Embroidery thread (silk)

Color

Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cream

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good