Sampler
12/12/1783-06/05/1784 (made)
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The earliest samplers were reference works for embroiderers. They showed 'samples' of patterns and stitches and recorded how to achieve particular effects. In Europe in the 17th century samplers provided instruction and practice for girls learning needlework. Eleanor Speed made this sampler in 1783-1784. She dated it carefully so that we know it took her a little under five months to complete. The Christian texts she has chosen include the Ten Commandments.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen, embroidered with silk in cross, two-sided cross, gobelin and satin stitch, with eyelets |
| Brief description | Linen sampler by Eleanor Speed, embroidered with silk; English; dated 1784. |
| Physical description | Embroidered sampler |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Eleanor Speed began this sampler Debr 12 1783 / Eleanor Speed finished this May the 6 1784' (Decoration; embroidering; silk; 1784) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss E. R. Carey |
| Summary | The earliest samplers were reference works for embroiderers. They showed 'samples' of patterns and stitches and recorded how to achieve particular effects. In Europe in the 17th century samplers provided instruction and practice for girls learning needlework. Eleanor Speed made this sampler in 1783-1784. She dated it carefully so that we know it took her a little under five months to complete. The Christian texts she has chosen include the Ten Commandments. |
| 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.56-1948 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2002 |
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