Embroidered Samplers Collection

Intricately designed fabric samplers featuring alphabetic and decorative motifs, showcasing craftsmanship from various cultural backgrounds.

Sampler (France); Embroidered by Marguerite Maurel; Student at Misses Bedard's School; silk embroidery, cotton warp, linen weft

Sampler. unknown, author

Sampler (Germany); silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Sarah Troup (English); silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Anna Williams (American); silk embroidery, linen warp, wool weft

Sampler. Culture: British. Dimensions: H. 7 7/8 x W. 21 1/2 inches (20 x 54.6 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sampler, 1808, by Jamima Hunter Lee. Gift of Mrs J Wallace, 1985.

Sampler 1852 Swiss. Sampler 228436

Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by Friederike Hanewald; cotton; 35.5 x 37 cm (14 x 14 9/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-215

Sampler 19th century Mexican. Sampler. Mexican. 19th century. Silk on cotton. Made in Mexico

Sampler (France); Embroidered by Marguerite Maurel; Student at Misses Bedard's School; silk embroidery, cotton warp, linen weft

Embroidered sampler 1821 Almira Holmes. Embroidered sampler 17518

Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery with beads on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitches (looping, backward movement) on plain weave foundation, Alphabets including one in Hebrew., Germany, 1844, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Harriot Jones; silk embroidery, wool foundation; Warp x Weft: 59 x 57 cm (23 1/4 x 22 7/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-115

Sampler, Medium: linen embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross and satin stitches, deflected element work and withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation, Small white work sampler with two columns of pattern bands in solid and open work embroidery., Spain, 1808, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler 1829 Dutch. Sampler 228051

Sampler, 1858. Celia Kestenbaum Grossman (Austrian). Embroidery: linen; overall: 31.8 x 65.4 cm (12 1/2 x 25 3/4 in.).

Poyen Family Record Sampler Probably Elizabeth Josephine Poyen American ca. 1819 The Poyen Family Record sampler is a beautiful and finely made sampler from ca. 1819. Family record samplers, which recorded the births, and sometimes the deaths, of members of a single family became popular at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when infant mortality was dropping, and the family unit had become more stable. The Poyen sampler clearly relates to others made in Essex County, Massachusetts, north of Boston. However, the story behind the Poyen family is anything but commonplace. The patriarch listed on the sampler, "Joseph Poyen" was actually Joseph Rochemont de Poyen de St. Sauveur (1767-1850) who was from an aristocratic French family who had settled on the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies in about 1658 and raised sugarcane on their plantation there, using enslaved labor. Guadeloupe was considered a part of France proper, and when the French Revolution began in France in 1789, it

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Mary Greene, American; silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler. Culture: Dutch. Dimensions: H. 12 x W. 26 inches (30.5 x 66 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sampler 19th century Spanish. Sampler 228190

Sampler 18th century Dutch. Sampler 228037

Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 25 (recto) October 1, 1604 Pietro Paulo Tozzi Italian Designed by Pietro Paulo Tozzi, published by Libraria del Giesu, Padua. Calligraphy by Antonello Bertozzi and Sebastian Zanella, scribes of Padua.Design is composed of a central rectangle upon which calligraphic text is printed in black. Immediately following the last line of text (before the calligrapher's signature) is a twisting linear motif. Surrounding this middle section is a decorative border comprised of 2 levels of geometric floral and linear motifs.. Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 25 (recto) 358089

Sampler, Jane Dewar, English, Medium: wool embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross and eyelet stitches on plain weave foundation, Alphabets with signature and date in red and green., London, England, 1847, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler, Elizabeth Robson, English, Medium: silk on linen Technique: cross, double running, upright Gobelin and eyelet stitches on a plain weave foundation, Alphabet, numerals, monograms, signature, verse, 'By this you see what care my parents takes of me When land is gone and money spent then learning is most excellent' then bands of pattern., England, 1719, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler 1823 German. Sampler 228580

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Elizabeth Warren (English, b. ca. 1808); silk embroidery on wool foundation

Sampler. Date/Period: Ca. 1826. Sampler. Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation. Technique: embroidered in cross, chain, satin, eye, stem and speckling stitches on plain weave foundation; counted and uncounted stitches. Author: Elmira Cressey.

Certificate of the Association for the Promotion of the Interests of Bookshops, Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof, 1892 print Within an ornamental framework, 'International exhibition for bookstore and related courses in Amsterdam is stated. Group F. '' It is a 'diamond medal'. paper world fair, world exhibition Amsterdam

Embroidered Sampler 1735 Mary Pearce. Embroidered Sampler 14101

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Sarah Russell Waters; silk embroidery on linen foundation; 1976-100-57

Sampler, Nancy Keisey, American, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation, Curving floral vine enclosing three alphabets and one set of numerals, with an inscription and verse: For vacant and empty our minutes fly, We may be Negligent but we must die., Massachusetts, USA, 1819, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Susanna Hope Spilsby (English); silk embroidery on linen foundation

Pa. German Birth Certificate. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 39.7 x 48.8 cm (15 5/8 x 19 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Exact. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, crayon, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Myra Newswanger.

Sampler. Rebekah Smith (born 1780/81); United States. Date: 1794. Dimensions: 19 x 30 cm (7 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.). Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in cross stitches. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Sampler 1704 British. Sampler. British. 1704. Silk on linen. Textiles-Embroidered

Sampler Made 1801-1900 México. .

Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by M. W.; silk embroidery, linen foundation; Warp x Weft: 28 x 28 cm (11 x 11 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-106

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Hannah Wedgwood; silk on linen

Sampler, 1742. Germany, Mid 18th century. Silk embroidery on linen ; overall: 52.1 x 27.9 cm (20 1/2 x 11 in.).

Trencher with quotation from The Governance of Virtue (1566) (one of a set) early 17th century British One of a set of twelve trenchers (64.101.1579-.1590) and a box (64.101.1591a, b). In center of trenchers are reserves containing moralising inscriptions. See also 64.101.1566-1578a, b, for a set of trenchers and box, probably from the same workshop, inscribed with humorous four-line verses on the relations between married people.. Trencher with quotation from The Governance of Virtue (1566) (one of a set). British. early 17th century. Sycamore wood, painted and gilt. Natural Substances

Sampler, Medium: cotton and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, stem, knot, running stitches, and overcast cord on plain weave foundation, Alphabets, monograms, and view of Wesenstein. marking sampler, Wesenstein, Germany, 1859, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler, Medium: cotton Technique: embroidered in satin and buttonhole stitches and withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation, Two columns of withdrawn element work pattern in white., Spain, 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler. unknown, author

Sampler Made 1801-1900 Spain. Linen, plain weave; emboidered with linen yarns in back, chain, double knot, and running stitches .

Sampler 1827 Emma Slater British. Sampler 229997

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Sarah Beckett; silk embroidery on linen foundation; Frame H x W: 48.9 x 40.6 cm (19 1/4 x 16 in.)

Trencher with quotation from The Governance of Virtue (1566) (one of a set) early 17th century British One of a set of twelve trenchers (64.101.1579-.1590) and a box (64.101.1591a, b). In center of trenchers are reserves containing moralising inscriptions. See also 64.101.1566-1578a, b, for a set of trenchers and box, probably from the same workshop, inscribed with humorous four-line verses on the relations between married people.. Trencher with quotation from The Governance of Virtue (1566) (one of a set). British. early 17th century. Sycamore wood, painted and gilded. Natural Substances

Sampler 1840 Mary Elizabeth Morse. Sampler. Mary Elizabeth Morse (American, born New York, 1832). American. 1840. Silk on linen. Made in New York, New York, United States

Sampler 1825 German. Sampler 228369

Sampler, Medium: linen, silk. Technique: cross stitch embroidery., Horizontal bands of alphabets, pattern bands, a decorative border, and a verse from Proverbs worked in red, green and black silk on natural linen., Scotland, ca. 1740, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Libellus Valde Doctus Elegans, et Utilis, Multa et Varia Scribendarum (Elegant and Useful Book on the Learned Art of Writing). Author: Written by Urban Wyss (Swiss). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 9 7/16 x 11/16 in. (16 x 24 x 1.7 cm). Publisher: Published by Urban Wyss (Swiss) , Zurich. Date: 1549. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sampler. Culture: Dutch. Dimensions: H. 7 x W. 6 3/8 inches (17.8 x 16.2 cm). Date: 1776. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by M.H.B.; silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler. Culture: German. Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 x W. 14 1/4 inches (26.7 x 36.2 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.. 900 - 999. Manuscripts, Illuminations. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Lectionaries

Sampler Made 1878 Spain. .

Sampler Made 1701-1800 Italy. Linen, cotton, silk, plain weave; embroidered in cross stitch .

Sampler 18th century Dutch. Sampler 228129

Sampler 1782 Austrian. Sampler 219511

Sampler. Date/Period: 1803. Sampler. Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation. Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. Height: 280 mm (11.02 in); Width: 425 mm (16.73 in). Author: Mary Emiston.

Sampler, M. W., Medium: silk embroidery, linen foundation Technique: cross and knot stitches on plain weave, Geometrical cross borders, alphabets, numerals above a panel partly filled with detached motifs including flowers, animals, people and the initials 'M.W.' in a wreath., Germany, 1743, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler 1819 German. Sampler 228389

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Mumford; silk on linen

Sampler. Culture: Dutch. Dimensions: H. 14 1/4 x W. 19 3/4 inches (36.2 x 50.2 cm). Date: 1766. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Blade with flour pattern with point stock alternating with a lane with dots saved, anonymous, 1750 - 1900 Leaf with a job pattern of flower with point stock alternating with a lane with dots saved. Half of a cover. paper. block printing (relief printing process) ornament derived from plant forms

Sampler, 1837. America, 19th century. Embroidery; silk on linen; average: 24.2 x 44.8 cm (9 1/2 x 17 5/8 in.).

Sampler with biblical verse in Tamil and English 19th century probably British This tiny sampler was most likely made at one of the charity or orphan schools run by the British in India. Some of these institutions were by the local British officers and authorities, for the education of both boys and girls born to British parents; other schools were run by missionaries for the education of Christian Indian children.. Sampler with biblical verse in Tamil and English 228463

Sampler 1785 Dutch. Sampler 228009

Sampler. Culture: Dutch. Dimensions: H. 12 1/4 x W. 25 3/4 inches (31.1 x 65.4 cm). Date: 1704 (). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sampler; Made by Martha Carter; linen, silk; 17 X 11 in. framed

Sampler. Maker: Mary Kelly

Embroidered sampler 1823 Mary Sprague Bingham. Embroidered sampler 14076

Sampler (Germany); cotton

Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 24 (recto) October 1, 1604 Pietro Paulo Tozzi Italian Designed by Pietro Paulo Tozzi, published by Libraria del Giesu, Padua. Calligraphy by Antonello Bertozzi and Sebastian Zanella, scribes of Padua.Design is composed of a central rectangle upon which calligraphic text is printed in black. Surrounding this middle section on the top are triangular motifs ornamented with diverse floral patterns; at the left, right, and bottom edges are squares decorated with different floral and foliage motifs.. Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 24 (recto) 358089

Lace Pattern With Lace Attached (USA)

Booklet of embroidery and drawnwork. Culture: probably Portuguese. Dimensions: 8 x 6 in. (20.3 x 15.2cm). Date: early 17th century.At some point fairly early in its history, the many small pieces of fabric included in this booklet were seamed together and loosely bound, to create a kind of glossary of colored and monochrome openwork patterns. Scraps of silk, glove leather and writing paper with Portuguese text were employed to stabilize the pages. The recycling of materials and the compact nature of the booklet all suggest that this was a purely practical reference work for a professional seamstress, and was not meant for display. Some of the patterns are worked in double running stitch, also referred to as "Spanish stitch," reflecting its possible origin on the Iberian peninsula in the sixteenth century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Family Record Sampler 1827 Emma H. Flint. Family Record Sampler 19017

Briusov kalendar'.. Rovinski, D. A. (Dmitri Aleksandrovich), 1824-1895. Prints. 1881. Rare Book Division. Folk art , Russia (Federation), Russia , Social life and customs, Engraving, Russian

Embroidered Sampler ca. 1805 Lydia Headly Lydia Headly or her younger sister Rachel completed this record of three generations of their Quaker family about 1805. In addition to memorializing the family, she appropriately included the figures of Adam and Eve, and added a portrait of a little house at the bottom.. Embroidered Sampler 14096

Sampler 19th century Dutch. Sampler 227959

Sampler 1833 German. Sampler 228370

Sutra Cover 17th century or earlier China. Sutra Cover 69841

Sampler 19th century Austrian or German. Sampler. Austrian or German. 19th century. Silk on silk. Textiles-Embroidered

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Elizabeth Starr Fowler (American, 1822 - 1904); silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler, 1875, Wellington, by Annie Catherine Mangnuson.

Sampler 1748 Dutch. Sampler 228562

Embroidered Sampler ca. 1761 British, probably. Embroidered Sampler 14056

Birth and Baptismal Certificate. Culture: American. Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 17 in. (34.3 x 43.2 cm). Maker: Attributed to Henrich Dulhauer; Possibly Johann Heinrich Otto (ca. 1733-ca. 1800). Date: 1784. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Square, Medium: silk Technique: printed by engraved roller on 7&1 satin, buttonhole stitches Label: silk printed by engraved roller, White silk square printed in black. The center field is filled with autographs of silent film stars. Border of cameras, film reels, masks, and actors' props, all connected by a strip of film. At bottom: 'Genuine autographs of 'Reel' Favorites.' Edges finished with buttonhole stitches in white., New York, USA, 1914, printed, dyed & painted textiles, Square

Sampler 1841 German. Sampler 228371

Sampler. Date/Period: 1806. Sampler. Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation. Technique: embroidered in counted cross and star stitches on plain weave foundation. Author: Hellen Goodrich.

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Mary Chapel (American); Student of Lydia Sata Lee Instructress; silk embroidery on linen foundation

Kesa Made 1775-1800 Japan. .

Sampler, Medium: linen, silk Technique: embroidery in cross stitch and other stitches, Worked in black, blue, green and yellow silk on linen ground. Alphabets, borders and verse 'Virtue alone has thy regard and she shall be thy great reward' in cross stitch and eyelet stitch. Running vine border with blue and yellow daisies., ca. 1820, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Maria Atwater (American); cotton embroidery on linen foundation

Alphabet and numerationtable

Sampler (Italy); silk embroidery on linen foundation

Sampler, Sally Leonard, American, b. 1800, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave foundation, A deeply pointed border at the top with flowers, followed by several bands of alphabets and numerals separated by narrow geometric borders, an inscription and verse:, Pinks will fade and tulips wither but a virtuous mind will bloom forever, Hardwick, Massachusetts, USA, 1812, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Sampler 1821 Italian. Sampler 228355

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