Darning sampler, 1809
Title
Darning sampler, 1809
Description
This darning sampler is a great example of the various embroidery techniques that young girls were expected to learn and be proficient in. Samplers were a staple in the education of girls. The samplers were designed to teach needlework skills needed for household duties and could be a symbol of the girl's culture, religion, social class, and personal accomplishments. Sampler making was seen as the ground work for civic, social, and familial responsibility.
Source
1987.27, Museum Collection, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
Date
Format
Language
Type
Identifier
1987.27
Collection
Citation
“Darning sampler, 1809,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 24, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5841.