A commonplace book with a needlework binding worked in coloured silks, chenille and metal threads, one side with a raised work shepherd playing the pipes amongst detached button hole stitch flowers, the other side with a lady fishing by moss work rocks--5in x 3.5in., English, third quarter of 17th century

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A commonplace book with a needlework binding worked in coloured silks, chenille and metal threads, one side with a raised work shepherd playing the pipes amongst detached button hole stitch flowers, the other side with a lady fishing by moss work rocks--5in x 3.5in., English, third quarter of 17th century
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Lot Essay

There are several pencil inscriptions and verses inside the book, aswell as a lock of hair and a small pencil sketch. The earliest dated entry reads "The owner of these very witty conceits is an ass. I vow a mighty good joke. Ha ha ha h-a. June 16th 1687"

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