Mercy Mackett (English, born c. 1973)
London, England
Sampler
INV-2728
Mercy Mackett (English, born c. 1973)
London, England1688
english17th Centurytextileneedlework (visual works)
Date
1688
Medium
Linen, plain weave; with bands of cut and drawn thread work in back, buttonhole, darning, double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and needle lace filling stitches; bands of linen, needle lace; and bands embroidered with silk in Algerian eye, Antwerp edge, back, cross, double hem, double running, long-armed cross, two-sided Italian cross, satin, squared ground, and a variety of buttonhole stitches
Dimensions
21.2 × 105.1 cm (8 3/8 × 41 3/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Through prior gift of Dr. Jeanette Dean Throckmorton
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