Sampler
1798 (made)
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| Place of origin |
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. This sampler was made in Denmark in 1798. The decoration includes ornamental alphabets and pairs of initials, probably of the maker's family. You can also see scenes from the Bible showing the Crucifixion and the Temptation of Adam and Eve.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen, embroidered with silk in cross, tent and satin stitch |
| Brief description | Linen sampler embroidered with silk; Danish; dated 1798. |
| Physical description | Embroidered sampler |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '1798 AHH MKE' (and other initials) (Decoration; embroidering; silk; 1798) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Grove |
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| 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. This sampler was made in Denmark in 1798. The decoration includes ornamental alphabets and pairs of initials, probably of the maker's family. You can also see scenes from the Bible showing the Crucifixion and the Temptation of Adam and Eve. |
| 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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.184-1921 |
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| Record created | November 19, 2002 |
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