samplers (embroidery)
- Scope note
- Textile works, typically fine cloth embroidered by women or girls in various stitches and intended to be framed. They were usually created as demonstrations of a beginner's skill and featured a combination of stitches, motifs, letters, verses, and often the date of completion and the stitcher's name.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024