Sampler
1719 (made)
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In their earliest form, samplers were put together as personal reference works for embroiderers: trials of patterns and stitches that had been copied from others, records of particular effects achieved that could be recreated again. In England and elsewhere in Europe in the 17th century, they developed into a method of instruction and practice for girls learning needlework. This example shows their usual format in the 18th century. No longer a long narrow piece kept rolled up for reference, it is more square in shape, suitable for displaying like a painting or print. Its moral verses, and the date and maker's name, are typical inclusions by this time.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered wool with silk |
Brief description | Sampler of embroidered wool with silk, made by Grace Catlin, England, dated 1719. |
Physical description | Sampler of embroidered wool with silk in cross and satin stitch, and with eyelets. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Grace Catlin' and '1719' (Embroidered in silk) |
Credit line | Given by Dr C. G. Smith |
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Summary | In their earliest form, samplers were put together as personal reference works for embroiderers: trials of patterns and stitches that had been copied from others, records of particular effects achieved that could be recreated again. In England and elsewhere in Europe in the 17th century, they developed into a method of instruction and practice for girls learning needlework. This example shows their usual format in the 18th century. No longer a long narrow piece kept rolled up for reference, it is more square in shape, suitable for displaying like a painting or print. Its moral verses, and the date and maker's name, are typical inclusions by this time. |
Bibliographic reference | Browne, Clare and Jennifer Wearden, eds. Samplers from the Victoria and Albert Museum. London : V&A Publications, 1999. 144 p., ill. ISBN 1851773096. |
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Accession number | T.22-1955 |
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Record created | November 18, 2002 |
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