NEW SCARLET LETTER AMELIA PEWMER 1782 SAMPLER QUAKER SILK Cross Stitch Kit Gift. Perfect for your use or as a special gift! New Scarlet Letter Silk. AMELIA PEWMER 1782 AN ENGLISH QUAKER SAMPLER. Historic Reproduction Samplers from The Scarlet letter. Background is light brown. Some pictures lightened to show details. Although there has not been the extensive research and study of English Quaker samplers as there has been of their American counterparts, we believe that this sampler was created under the tutelage of a Quaker sewing instructress in England. The fine bleached linen and wide range of brightly colored silks (16 shades) point to a more formal (and British) atmosphere in which it was created. Important design elements linking this to Quaker schools include the lettering style and the use of ligatues (two united letters). The counted thread satin stitched design at the bottom resembles pattern darning also found on Quaker samplers. Origin and date: England, circa 1782 Rated: Intermediate Stitches: Cross, counted satin, freehand satin Source: Private collection. Package may have signs of storage wear (scratches, scuffs, creases, discoloration, etc). Kit only, frame not included. Handwritten note on top says 35ct. Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition. As we add new items every week! All measurements are approximate. Thank you for looking at this great Scarlett Letter Needlework!