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Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18378545)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18378545)

Thirteen cross borders in cutwork with needlepoint stitches and embroidery in satin and curled stitches.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18474167)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18474167)

A series of embroidered bands with floral and geometric motifs and two alphabets rendered in different stitches.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564071)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564071)

Cross borders showing floral ornament and dogs. Also an alphabet.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564071-2)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564071-2)

Cross borders showing floral ornament and dogs. Also an alphabet. Public domain reproduction of English medieval illuminated manuscript page, Latin, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564131)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564131)

Eleven borders of cutwork, drawnwork and embroidery.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564405)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564405)

Five cross borders of cutwork in different patterns. Sampler is unfinished.

Sampler (England), ca. 1641 (CH 18564161)

Sampler (England), ca. 1641 (CH 18564161)

Alphabet and twelve cross borders in geometric and floral patterns.

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18564177)

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18564177)

Random spot sampler, detached motifs, with interlacings and geometric types.

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18564177-2)

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18564177-2)

Random spot sampler, detached motifs, with interlacings and geometric types.

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18697381)

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18697381)

Spot sampler embroidered in blues, greens, yellows, gold and silver on a linen ground. Geometric designs in rococo work, deflected element work, plaited braid stitch, chain stitch, running stitch, couching and... More

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249)

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249)

Fifteen cross borders in geometric and floral patterns and below, in a panel, the initials "S A S" and date "1685" in a wreath, floral ornament, crowns and alphabet.

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249-2)

Sampler (Germany), 1685 (CH 18564249-2)

Fifteen cross borders in geometric and floral patterns and below, in a panel, the initials "S A S" and date "1685" in a wreath, floral ornament, crowns and alphabet.

Sampler (Germany), 1697 (CH 18564241)

Sampler (Germany), 1697 (CH 18564241)

Detached motifs of religious significance plus animals, birds, flowers. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809)

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809)

Bands of geometric pattern at left resembling mosaic tile work. At right, spot motifs followed by alphabets and numerals.

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809-2)

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809-2)

Bands of geometric pattern at left resembling mosaic tile work. At right, spot motifs followed by alphabets and numerals.

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809-3)

Sampler (Germany), 17th century (CH 18616809-3)

Bands of geometric pattern at left resembling mosaic tile work. At right, spot motifs followed by alphabets and numerals.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1688 (CH 18564287)

Sampler (Netherlands), 1688 (CH 18564287)

Letters and detached geometric motifs. Withdrawn element work with needle-made fillings using linen.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1696 (CH 18616613)

Sampler (Netherlands), 1696 (CH 18616613)

Initials, bands of pattern at upper right and five wise maidens at lower left. Five wise maidens (Matthew 25.1) with their lamps.

Sampler - Google Art Project (4165536)

Sampler - Google Art Project (4165536)

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler - Google Art Project (4165547)

Sampler - Google Art Project (4165547)

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler - Google Art Project (6712600)

Sampler - Google Art Project (6712600)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sampler - Google Art Project (6857188)

Sampler - Google Art Project (6857188)

Public domain photograph of textile design, fabric pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Spain), 17th century (CH 18133895)

Sampler (Spain), 17th century (CH 18133895)

Vertical rectangle embroidered with seventeen horizontal bands of geometric or stylized floral design, in blue, green, pink and cream, now faded.

Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18564387)

Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18564387)

'Random Spot' sampler of geometric figures and isolated floral forms. Selvage at top and bottom of piece. The unfinished floral motifs at the bottom reveal the outline drawn onto the foundation fabric.

Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18616917)

Sampler (England), 1601–50 (CH 18616917)

"Spot" sampler with flowers, fragments of repeating pattern, a snail, a deer, a fish, and a falconer. Traces of original ink drawing can be seen on foundation. Many areas have practice stitches. Selvedge top ... More

Sampler (England), 1653 (CH 18483239)

Sampler (England), 1653 (CH 18483239)

The lower portion of a sampler with bands of pattern, an alphabet, "Sarah Grundy, Anno Domini 1653" and a set of numerals.

Sampler (England), 1657 (CH 18564185)

Sampler (England), 1657 (CH 18564185)

Cross borders in withdrawn element work and embroidery. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 1658 (CH 18617247)

Sampler (England), 1658 (CH 18617247)

Horizontal bands of pattern followed by signature and text "Fear god and keep his commandments for that is the whole duty of man."

Sampler (England), 1661 (CH 18617163)

Sampler (England), 1661 (CH 18617163)

Multicolor bands of pattern including raised naked figures picking acorns followed by alphabet facing in other direction and signature and date.

Sampler (England), 1667–78 (CH 18483243)

Sampler (England), 1667–78 (CH 18483243)

Scene of a crowned shepherd and shepherdess in a rural landscape with sheep and a dog, an oak tree to the left and an apple tree with a large parrot to the right, the sun at the top and a church at the bottom. ... More

Sampler (England), 1678 (CH 18564369)

Sampler (England), 1678 (CH 18564369)

Cross borders in floral and geometric, alphabet and a signature. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 1694 (CH 18617141)

Sampler (England), 1694 (CH 18617141)

Bands of polychrome pattern alternate with text and whitework. Text: Dear child delay no time/ But with all speed amend/ Thee longer thou dost live/ the nearer to thy end./ Yesterday is gone/ Tomorrow's none o... More

Sampler (England), 1697 (CH 18564419)

Sampler (England), 1697 (CH 18564419)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564077)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564077)

Cross borders showing floral ornament, boxers and animals. Boxer's head is unfinished.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564111)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564111)

Random spot sampler, detached motifs embroidered with colored silks and metallic thread in interlacing and geometric designs.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564263)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18564263)

Thirteen cross borders in cut and drawnwork; central portion is not embroidered.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616303)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616303)

"Random Spot" sampler of isolated floral and animal motifs. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616431)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616431)

Bands of pattern in green, blue, faded red, and yellow. Two alphabets and monograms RW, TV, GV, and GW.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616475)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18616475)

Bands of brightly colored pattern followed by white work. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617029)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617029)

Central part of a whitework sampler with bands of pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617051)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617051)

Bands of pattern in browns, blue, and green with alphabets followed by bands of white work pattern including an alphabet.

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617155)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617155)

Two bands of withdrawn element work in white. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617189)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18617189)

Bands of pattern with isolated motifs at bottom. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18697347)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18697347)

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 (CH 18697375)

Sampler (England), 17th century (CH 18697375)

Long sampler with bands of reticella work based on a grid of withdrawn elements; one embroidered band in running back stitch in blue and green (not completed). The linen is doubled back on either side of the e... More

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18482613)

Sampler (England), early 17th century (CH 18482613)

A sampler of the type commonly called a "random spot sampler" with patterns scattered at random. Multi-color silk embroidery of counted stitches on plain weave foundation fabric. Selvedge on left side.

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18564345)

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18564345)

Long narrow samplers embroidered with horizontal bands of withdrawn element work and embroidery in stylized floral border forms, in blue, green, red, yellow and off-white.

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617007)

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617007)

Part of an unfinished white work sampler. Bands of pattern: open work followed by solid all white. At bottom alphabet in red and green.

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617217)

Sampler (England), late 17th century (CH 18617217)

Bands of multicolor pattern. Peacock and deer at top. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18564163-2)

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18564163-2)

Twenty-seven cross borders, all in white. Text is worked into the bottom band,

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616309)

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18616309)

Bands of pattern with alphabet at top Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18617117)

Sampler (England), mid-17th century (CH 18617117)

Bands of pattern in white. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler Fragment (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18801195)

Sampler Fragment (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18801195)

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of fabric, textile pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sampler Fragments (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18564271)

Sampler Fragments (England), ca. 1650 (CH 18564271)

Three bands from a sampler. The bottom band is a scene which originally depicted Judith and her maid putting the newly severed head of Holofernes, Judith holds a sword in her left hand, the edge worked with red... More

Catalogue of samplers - with 16 illustrations (1922) (14780231294)

Catalogue of samplers - with 16 illustrations (1922) (14780231294)

Identifier: catalogueofsamp00vict (find matches) Title: Catalogue of samplers : with 16 illustrations Year: 1922 (1920s) Authors: Victoria and Albert Museum. Dept. of Textiles Subjects: Samplers Publisher: ... More

Catalogue of samplers - with 16 illustrations (1922) (14802434713)

Catalogue of samplers - with 16 illustrations (1922) (14802434713)

Identifier: catalogueofsamp00vict (find matches) Title: Catalogue of samplers : with 16 illustrations Year: 1922 (1920s) Authors: Victoria and Albert Museum. Dept. of Textiles Subjects: Samplers Publisher: ... More