The word ”sampler” is from the Latin exemplar, meaning ”pattern,” and that`s exactly what the early samplers were. Stitched on long, narrow pieces of cloth, samplers were records of random stitches in ...
A few centuries ago, kids in classrooms did needlework samplers. They’d stitch their ways through linen stretched tight in wooden hoops as part of this rather slow & demanding hobby. It also taught ...
The Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum has announced the Feb. 1 opening of a new exhibition, "Needlework Samplers, Wrought by Tradition," at Pilgrim Hall Museum, located at 75 Court St. The ...
NMAHTEX copy 39088019431311 inscribed by the author. American Indian porcupine quill embroidery -- Indian bead needlework -- Indian applique, Alaskan fishskin needlework -- Early stump work, silk and ...
The Vault is Slate’s new history blog. Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter @slatevault; find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. Unlike many samplers, which ...
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