They are not great photos as they are kept in relatively dark conditions and are set back quite far from the glass (I would so love a closer look!). But anwyay, here they are -
1. Jane Somerville, 1845 - a Scottish sampler
2. Mary Adams 1842 - age 8
3. Mary Adams 1846 - age 13
It was only when I was looking at the photos I realised two of the samplers were by the same person. Mary Adams was certainly a young stitcher!
I think the only other place I have seen a sampler on display was in Ballymena, Northern Ireland at their city museum. Unfortunately, I can't remember anything about it now!
Wouldn't it be cool if there was a museum dedicated entirely to samplers!? :-)
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They are beautiful Rowyn. I can't imagine stitching that young. I barely have enough time now lol.
IN 2005, we were in St Davids, Wales, and came across a coffee shop by accident, that had samplers all over the walls, some of them quite old. They all looked gorgeous, and I wanted to take them all home! it was a fabulous idea and lovely to see them on display.
PS, just did a search and here it is!
http://www.sampler-tearoom.co.uk/
karen
I could look at old samplers all day. It is amazing what young girls could create.
I'm always amazed at what young stitchers accomplished all those years ago.
Gorgeous, I'll have to look out for them next time I'm at Te Papa
lovely-thanks for sharing!
How exciting! TFS Rowyn :o)
Thanks for sharing these Rowyn!
Thanks for sharing these sampler photos.
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