Costume and Textiles Sampler Made in Scotland, EuropeMid- 18th century Embroidered by Rachel Andrew, Scottish Linen plain weave with silk embroidery in cross, back, eyelet, rice, tent, and Rococo stitches Currently not on view 1969-288-306 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Incorporated, 1969 |
LabelLike those nearby, this sampler features a version of the early Latin alphabet. Rachel Andrew also included coronets with the initials of her family members below. Census records show that dozens of women named Rachel Andrew lived in eighteenth-century Scotland. This sampler’s maker may have been the daughter of Thomas Andrew of Renfrew; the initials “TA” appear in the bottom left corner. Renfrew had one of the most prosperous linen industries in Scotland, and this embroidery is executed on a linen foundation.Social Tags [?]eurosampler [x] sampler [x] scottish sampler [x] whitman sampler collection [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
