Tag : sampler

The Ann Holewll Sampler Williamsburg- New

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A historical English needlework piece from 1699 that is part of the extensive collection at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. The original sampler was completed by Ann Holewll (sometimes spelled Holwell) on November 14, 1699, when she was 15 years old, under the tutelage of a teacher named Judith Hayle in Ipswich, England. The [...]

NEW SCARLET LETTER RUTHANNA STOKES 1835 Cross Stitch Sampler Kit Vintage Gift

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SCARLET LETTER RUTHANNA STOKES 1835. Cross Stitch Sampler Kit Vintage Gift. Perfect for your use or as a special gift! Historic Reproduction Samplers from The Scarlet letter. Origin and date: Probably Pennsylvania, 1835 Rated: Beginning Stitches: Cross, half cross, rice, four-sided Source: Deaccessioned from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, now in a private collection. Package [...]

Gay Ann Rogers RAVEN A SAMPLER MAKER Ctd Thread/Needlepoint KIT NEW

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I believe all threads/floss are included (according to the materials list). A small piece of canvas 6.5″ x 8″. No needles or stretcher bars. Listing includes: 6 balls Anchor Perle Cotton, 4 spools Kreinik braid, 2 skeins Impressions thread/floss, 3 cards thread gatherer ribbon, 8 skeins Anchor floss, 2 Soie d’Alger strands, various single strands, [...]