Linen sampler embroidered with silk and linen in double running stitch and with cutwork. Long narrow sampler cut from a full width of tightly-woven linen, the selvedges form the top and bottom edges, and the other two sides are turned and hemmed. One end worked to the depth of 18 inches (46 cms) with 12 bands containing variations on the zigzag and angular 'coiling' stem motif with upright and diagonal floral sprigs. Dull red, green and blue silk in double running, running, stem, long-armed cross, trellis and speckling stitches. The other end worked to the depth of 8.25 (21 cms) with three unfinished bands of cutwork which clearly show the method of working. The completed portion of each band is filled with needle lace worked in detached buttonhole stitches in reticella patterns. The central 8.375 inches (21 cms) of the sampler is unworked.