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Square sampler with stitching in violet, pale blue, lime green, fuschia and yellow on a cream-colored linen ground. Eighteen crosses and four darned corners demonstrate different repairs in different weave structures. Large square in center was removed and darned back. Additionally, one corner square was cut out and then darned back into the fabric. The eighteen crosses and other three corners were cut away, then the fabric was rebuilt by darning or "needle weaving."

Darning Sampler (Netherlands), 1735
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-234

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Bands of pattern, alphabets, spinning monkey. Then bands of pattern in withdrawn element work.

Sampler (Netherlands), early 17th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-233

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Green and brown bands of pattern.

Sampler (Netherlands), early 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-232

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Large crown top center, deer in the middle, motifs at bottom.

Sampler (possibly Germany), late 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-229

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of patterning, lettering at upper left and motifs including a spinning monkey and Hapsburg double-headed eagle.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1778
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-227

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabets, isolated motifs, and large ship in the middle.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1712
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-221

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Within a curving acorn vine border, isolated motifs including an alphabet and crowned monograms, a pair of affronted rabbits, and a coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1830
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-220

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabets and initials in bright color. Decorative hem over withdrawn element work on four sides.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1708
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-219

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabets and bands of pattern.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1708
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-217

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Seven alphabets with stylized bouquet and prominent initials (D H) at bottom.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1764
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-216

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Ten alphabets, large monogram at bottom and ship full of people at lower right.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1745
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-215

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Four darning crosses, one with knitting, in the middle crowned monogram. Four decorative squares and each numeral of the date in a embroidered square. Central patch was not removed and reinserted.

Darning Sampler, 1816
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-212

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Twelve squares of darning samples within an embroidered border.

Darning Sampler, early 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-207

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of withdrawn element work and embroidered motifs in blue and brown. Elaborate fringe and tassels at one end.

Towel, 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-198

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There are 2 images of this object.

Three alphabets, numerals and isolated motifs including Adam and Eve, spies of Escol, Jerusalem and ship.

Sampler, 1765
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-194

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Small sampler with eight rectangular button holes in blue, green, yellow and pink, and eight eyelets in red. In the center, a monogram with a crown above. Green zigzag border. On off-white linen.

Sampler, early 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-192

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabet and numerals at top. The symbols of the passion; then domestic animals and flowers. In center, crowned initials and a date. Squares of pattern in the lower corners and celebrating people at the bottom.

Sampler, 1748
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-188

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabet at top, plants growing from three edges. In the center a heraldic crest with the head of a blackamoor, date and initials.

Sampler, 1683
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-184

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There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of pattern arranged horizontally and vertically.

Sampler (Morocco), probably late 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-17

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Decorative framework with New Bedford Dec. 1808 at the top, Phebe Hill aged 11 years at the bottom, and floral sprigs at the sides. In the field, several alphabets, zigzag borders, and a verse:
Our lives are ever on the wing
And death is ever nigh,
The moment that our lives begin
We all begin to die

Sampler (USA), 1808
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-159

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Family record of John and Clarissa Tallman and their children, Esther, Hannah, Sarah, Margaret, Clarissa, and John. In the lower third, a gazebo flanked by two willow trees, with women and children. A border of roses frames three sides.

Sampler (USA), 1830
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-156

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Within a curving border of carnations and tulips two texts, flowers, parents' names and initials. At bottom large house on lawn with sheep. This looks like an English prototype of a later Pennsylvania work.

Sampler (England), 1796
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-154

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Wide border of urns, flowering plants and people. In center, alphabet, text and more people. Alphabet. "At home abroad in Peace in War Thy God will thee Defend Conduct thee through Life's Pilgrimage Safe to thy journey's end.

Sampler (USA), 1773
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-151

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Within a flowering vine border, one alphabet and set of numerals, the inscription:
Henrietta Tuttle is my name New England is my nation
Fair Haven is my dwelling place and Christ is my salvation
Marked this in the 13th year of her age August 27th 1823

and a portion of the Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God the father almighty maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord who was concieved by the holy ghost born of the virgin Mary suffered under pontius pilate was crucified dead and buried he descended into hell the third day he arose from the dead he ascended into hea (embroiderer ran out of space)

Sampler (USA), 1823
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-150

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Three alphabets separated by floral vine borders, with a floral garland below. With a floral border on four sides. At the bottom, a verse and inscription.
The verse reads:
Let every virtue reign within thy breast
That heaven approves or makes its owner blest

Sampler (USA), 1834
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-149

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Family register of the Morgan family in black on natural linen, with a border of small triangles.

Sampler (USA), 1838
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-147

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabet and verse:
? will I ? you of Christ the King and of the church the quire the song of song to them belongs watch ?? flames ? Another verse: This shews the way of life's Decay

Sampler (United States or England), 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-145

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of alphabets and numerals embroidery in many colors, separated by narrow geometric borders. Followed by the inscription and verse:
This work of mine my friends may have when I am dead and in my grave

Sampler (USA), 1819
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-141

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Bands of alphabets and numerals separated by narrow geometric cross borders, followed by a verse and inscription.
The verse reads:
To a friend when the bloom of thy cheek shall have faded
away, And death gloomy impress darken thy brow
When that love (?) shall be cold in the clay and that are (?)
the children which playd (?) now. Oh think not that/ when thou art pillowed in earth and thy soul to the (?)

Sampler (USA), 1826
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-140

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Two alphabets introduced by a Maltese cross. Lower field is religious motifs all in red on natural.

Sampler (Italy), 1802
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-14

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Several bands of alphabets and numerals separated by narrow geometric borders, a four-verse hymn entitled The Little Pilgrim, and the inscription:
Mr Charles E. Fowler
Mrs Minerva S. Fowler
Died 13, 1832
The memory of the just is blessed
Elizabeth Starr Fowler aged 9 years and 8 months
flanked by weeping willow trees and a tomb.

The hymn reads:
Little Pilgrim, young in years,
Hast thou not a hundred fears
Thus to enter life's new road
Never but with danger trod?
Paths arrayed in tempting bloom
Will entice thy steps to come;
But, though every fragrance sweet
Charm thy senses, shun the cheat.
Yes, kind friend, I know full well
Sin and sorrow in them dwell;
Never shall my steps be led
Where the virtuous should not tread.
I will choose me such a guide,
That I cannot step aside:
Lord, if thou wilt be my aid,
All those gay deceits shall fade.

An additional text appears at the bottom:
When soon or late they reach that coast
Oer life's rough ocean driv's
May they rejoice no wand'rer lost
A family in heaven

Sampler (USA), 1827
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-139

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alphabet, text (in German), and symmetrically arranged motifs of stars, flowering trees, and geometric patterns resembling woven patterns. With the inscription at the bottom.

Sampler (USA), 1806–13
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-136

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Within a strawberry vine border, four sets of alphabets and numerals, and the inscription:
Worked by Catharine Parsells, aged 10
New York Female Association School No 2 March 1825

Sampler (USA), 1825
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-135

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

The field is filled with scattered motifs of flowering trees, urns of flowers, birds, stars, and an angel. In the lower right corner, Adam and Eve flank the Tree of Knowledge, with the inscription: The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
In the center is a four-verse hymn:
HOW beauteous are their feet,
Who stand on sion's hill;
Who bring salvation in their tongues,
And words of peace reveal.
How cheering is their voice
How sweet the tidings are;
Sion behold thy savior king;
He reigns and triumphs here.
How blessed are our ears
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found.
How blessed are our eyes
That see this heavenly light,
Prophets and kings desired long
But died without the sight.

And the inscription, with a curving floral vine border on four sides.

Sampler (USA), 1838
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-133

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

At left a seated woman with a lute at her feet, at right a man with two women, in the background a landscape with buildings and deer.

Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-130

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

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