A fine band sampler by Mary Crimbaldson 1740 worked in blue, red, brown, green and cream silks in various stitches, with bands of alphabets, stylised flowers and a verse "Remember now thy creator", the lower half with spot motifs including perching birds and stags--8.5 x 18.5in. (21 x 46cm.), glazed both sides with neatly finished reverse

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A fine band sampler by Mary Crimbaldson 1740 worked in blue, red, brown, green and cream silks in various stitches, with bands of alphabets, stylised flowers and a verse "Remember now thy creator", the lower half with spot motifs including perching birds and stags--8.5 x 18.5in. (21 x 46cm.), glazed both sides with neatly finished reverse
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