A mid-late 17th century embroidered and lace band sampler
The top section featuring seven bands of Reticella lace of varying depths featuring floral and geometric designs; above two bands of Punto in Aria needlelace, one featuring a pair of parrots, acorns, pomegranates, caterpillars and strawberries, the second inverted panel featuring Adam and Eve flanking an apple tree; the lower section featuring bands of polychrome silk embroidery, depicting the alphabet, floral bands and 'boxer' motifs, on a linen ground,
90 x 18cm.