Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry
Sampler, about 1820
This is a sampler worked by Frances Kelsey aged 10 years in about 1820. We have another sampler worked by Frances Kelsey in the collection. It is dated 1820 and as it is much more complex than this one it was probably made slightly later. Unforuantely at some point before this sampler came to the museum it has been cut across the centre but is otherwise in very good condition.
SH.1960.260.2
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, about 1820
This is a sampler worked by Frances Kelsey aged 10 years in about 1820. We have another sampler worked by Frances Kelsey in the collection. It is dated 1820 and as it is much more complex than this one it was probably made slightly later. Unforuantely at some point before this sampler came to the museum it has been cut across the centre but is otherwise in very good condition.
SH.1960.260.2
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.