Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry
Sampler, 1844
This is a sampler worked by Maria Hulett in 1844. The text reads 'I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living' and 'Make haste to help me O Lord my salvation'. Samplers often include biblical verse or images. We have another one of Maria's samplers in the collection.
SH.1965.242.1
Samplers were first made in the 1400s or 1500s as a way of remembering different types of stitches or patterns. Over time they evolved into pieces of work made by young girls, proving their knowledge and patience.
The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.
Sampler, 1844
This is a sampler worked by Maria Hulett in 1844. The text reads 'I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living' and 'Make haste to help me O Lord my salvation'. Samplers often include biblical verse or images. We have another one of Maria's samplers in the collection.
SH.1965.242.1
Samplers were first made in the 1400s or 1500s as a way of remembering different types of stitches or patterns. Over time they evolved into pieces of work made by young girls, proving their knowledge and patience.
The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.