samplers (embroidery)

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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.
samplers
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024