Sampler
1756 (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. This Spanish sampler is in the style that most needleworkers in Spain used from the late 1600s to the 19th century. It is large and densely worked with geometric patterns and lifelike decoration in a variety of stitches.
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Materials and techniques | Linen, embroidered with silk in double running, long-armed cross, satin, straight, stem and chain stitch, with drawn thread work |
Brief description | Linen sampler by Isabel Eulogia, embroidered with silk; Spanish; dated 1756. |
Physical description | Embroidered sampler |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Dona Isabel Evlogia de la Espada Loacavo ano de 1756' (Decoration; embroidering; silk; 1756)
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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 Spanish sampler is in the style that most needleworkers in Spain used from the late 1600s to the 19th century. It is large and densely worked with geometric patterns and lifelike decoration in a variety of stitches. |
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.129-1909 |
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Record created | November 20, 2002 |
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