Sampler | Types | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Black silk substrate marked into nine sections by lines of running stitch in red polyester thread. Each section has different abstract pattern motif embroidered in white cotton thread.

Sampler, 2015
silk foundation, cotton and polyester embroidery.
Gift of Heidrun Schimmel.
2015-14-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Small sampler with decorative buttonholes worked in white on a white ground, with the inscription and date in red at center.

Sampler (England), 1846
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-9

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There are 2 images of this object.

Embroidered entirely in black on a white ground. Bands of alphabets and verses, and an inscription, are separated by floral cross borders. Isolated motifs of trees, urns of flowers, and birds are symmetrically arranged on either side. The composition is framed on four sides with a stylized strawberry vine border.

Sampler (USA), May 28, 1800
silk embroidery on wool foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-8

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Dainty rows of soldiers and ladies holding fans, a large bird perched on a stump, and barnyard fowl, embroidered in colored silks on a white ground.

Sampler (England), ca. 1800
silk embroidery on wool foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-7

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There are 3 images of this object.

Small sampler with four columns of decorative buttonholes worked in white on a white ground; red coat of arms at center top and red date at center bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1817
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-6

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Alphabets and numerals with horizontal geometric borders, and at the bottom a hillock with trees and deer; stylized running vine border.

Sampler (England), 1742
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-5

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There are 3 images of this object.

Embroidered in black and red thread on a white ground, with alphabets in English and Hindi, with spot motifs of a fish, a locomotive, a kettle, birds and abstract symbols. With inscription at bottom: Krishnagur Girls School Sotio

Sampler (India), 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-4

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There are 3 images of this object.

At the top, Viva Gesu, followed by alphabets and numerals divided by small floral bands. In the lower register, symbols of the crucifixion, a grape arbor, deer, and a house.

Sampler (Italy), ca. 1820
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-3

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Hymn within two oval cartouches flanked by angels; at the top, a house with female figures and deer; at bottom, floral sprays and swans.

Sampler (England), 1773
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-25

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There are 2 images of this object.

Long, narrow sampler embroidered with the chronology of English history from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the birth of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1841.

Sampler (England), 1843
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-24

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At the top, an eagle with spread wings is perched atop a shield, with flags and buntings, surrounded by floral sprays. At the bottom is a landscape with a small town, a locomotive, and a horse and carriage. In the center is the inscription: John the Hoog O Love Remember me Margaret Hoog Married 1875 June 3, surrounded by birds and flowers. The entire surface is covered with chain stitch embroidery.

Sampler (USA), 1875
wool and cotton embroidery on wool foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-23

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Embroidered in colored silks on a natural linen ground. A single alphabet at the top is followed by a verse:
In the center, Adam and Eve are flanking a tree with serpent coiled around it. At the bottom, tulips frame the inscription. With a stylized floral vine border on four sides.

Sampler (USA), 1797
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-2

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Adam and Eve, with a biblical verse written on paper and stitched to the ground.

Sampler (USA), 1729
silk.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-19

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Spot motifs surrounding a central pictorial panel with a woman feeding chickens in the farmyard.

Sampler (Austria), ca. 1810
silk.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-18

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Long white linen towel embroidered in red and blue with prayers for Rosh Hoshonna and other holidays, and the order of Seder in squares. In Hebrew.

Kiddush for Rosh Hashonah

Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast chosed us from all peoples and exalted us above all tongues, and sanctified us by thy commandments. And thou has given us in love, O Lord our God, this Day of Memorial, a day of blowing the Shofar, an holy convocation, as a memorial of the departure from Egypt. For thou hast chosen us and hast sanctified us above all nations; and thy word in truth and endureth forever. Blessed art thou, O Lord, King over all the earth, who sanctifiest Israel and the Day of Memorial.
Faiber Edel of K. W. Sh.
Yuda Hanowah Munster
1800
I will wash my hands in innocency (Psalms 26, 6)

Sampler, 1800
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-17

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Small square sampler embroidered in pale silks on a natural linen ground. The central image is of a church with a steeple on a hill, with a tree, two girls, a dog and a sheep. A deep border of white roses surrounds the scene on three sides.

Sampler (USA), ca. 1800
silk embroidery on linen warp, cotton weft.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-13

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Finely worked in colored silks on a natural ground, with verses, flowering trees, animals, and a stylized running vine border.

Sampler (England), 1798
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-12

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Verses worked in fine black cross-stitch on a natural linen ground, with a bouquet of flowers; stylized running vine borders.

Sampler (England), possibly 1799
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-11

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Text in black stitching on a natural linen ground. Made at the Cheltenham Female Orphan Asylum.

Sampler (England), August 8, 1837
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-10

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Register of the members of the Dundas family worked in black cross-stitch in the upper third; a large house with gardens below, flanked by flowering trees; stylized running vine border.

Sampler (England), 1774
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.
2008-31-1

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Small embroidered sampler with a grid composition of three by five squares, each with a different geometric pattern including diamonds, stripes and zigzags; worked in shades of black, brown, grey, light blue, light green, yellow, salmon-pink, and ivory. Bound on all four edges with ivory silk ribbon, with a bow at each corner.

Sampler (Austria), early 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2005-1-1

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Alphabets, numerals, verse, and horizontal pattern bands.

Sampler (England), 1780
linen, silk..
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-9

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There are 2 images of this object.

Exotic spot motifs of giraffe, man on horseback, palm trees, animals, birds, flower urn, alphabet.

Sampler (Italy), 1801
linen, silk.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-8

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In the upper third, a female figure with large flower spray and the inscription Ann Wood 1794, flanked by cupids and trees. In the middle, a flowering vine cross border and a verse. In the lower third, scattered motifs of a ships, dogs, bargello work, and flowers.
The verse reads:
From my Beginning may th (sic) Almighty Powers Blessings
bestow with never ceasing show o may I be happy
be and always blest of every joy of every wish possessed
May pleny (sic) dissipate all worldly cares And smiling peace
bless my revolving years
This work in hand my friends may keep when my frail
body is called to sleep to sleep while then we together
do meet again and wake forever

Sampler (USA), 1794
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-7

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A shepherd and shepherdess, doe and buck, hunter, flower urn, trees, birds, and a verse within a heart; with a vine border.

Sampler (England), 1746
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-6

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Horizontal bands of alphabets, pattern bands, a decorative border, and a verse from Proverbs worked in red, green and black silk on natural linen.

Sampler (Scotland), ca. 1740
linen, silk..
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-5

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Large house with a field of sheep in front. A church with steeple, a sailboat, a shepherd with his dog. Floral border.

Sampler, 1815
silk, linen.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-42

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Long form with broad flower and scroll border. Inside border, geometric pattern bands, a scriptural verse in Spanish, and in the center, a medallion with a painted image of the madonna and child, with an urn of flowers on either side.

Sampler (Spain), 1824
silk, linen.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-41

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Alphabet and numerals, family crest and coat of arms, names of Muller siblings(?) with pictorial symbols for each person, embroidered in red on a sheer white ground.

Sampler (Germany), 1849
silk, cotton.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-40

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Rectangular sampler of highly stylized floral vine pattern bands, worked in brightly colored wools on a linen ground. One of the bands has two male figures.

Sampler (England), 17th century
wool embroidery on linen foundation.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-4

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Long form depicting a house with a path leading up to it. At the base, a lady and gentleman with a dog. Alphabets, numerals, floral border.

Sampler, 1734
silk, linen.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-39

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Long sampler embroidered in brown, blue, green, yellow and red silks on a natural linen ground. Alphabets in cross and eyelet stitch; birds, flowers, animals, and boxing figures in cross stitch with some satin stitch and detached needle looping; floral bands in cross stitch and satin stitch. The ground fabric is pieced across the middle.

Sampler (England), 1734
linen, silk.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-33

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Very finely stitched in soft shades of brown, tan, blue, green, yellow and pink silk on a natural linen ground. In the center panel, a cross stitch alphabet and religious verses in tent and eyelet stitches, a flower urn, a house, and various figures, animals and cupids at the bottom. With a wide floral border in satin stitch.

Sampler (England), 1752
wool, silk.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-32

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There are 2 images of this object.

Worked in needlepoint in browns, greens, neutrals, off-white and light blue on a loose linen mesh. "Primitive" style, composed of irregularly shaped blocks with different motifs, including a castle, a house, a garden, sailing ships, male and female figures, animals, birds, insects, trees, a man on horseback, etc.

Sampler (England)
silk, linen.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-31

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Sampler worked in very fine cross stitch in black, brown, blue, green, yellow and red silk on a white linen ground. Composed in two sections: on the left, bands of alphabets and spot motifs, various doors and windows. On the right a house with very large birds perched on top, a garden vista, a gate with a key, a carriage with horses, and various figures of people and dogs. All separated by fine running vine borders.

Sampler (Italy), 1815
linen, silk.
Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.
2003-14-29

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.