Embroidered sampler by Elizabeth L. Smith

Embroidered sampler 1825

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aged paper

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book binding

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homemade paper

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paper non-digital material

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paperlike

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studio lighting mockup

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flower

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house

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retro 'vintage design

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embossing and debossing

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united-states

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paper medium

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design on paper

This sampler, embroidered by Elizabeth L. Smith in 1825, demonstrates the skill and artistry of young women in the 19th century. The piece features a traditional alphabet sampler design with a border of stylized flowers and a depiction of two houses. The sampler also includes a record of births, marriages, and deaths, indicating its personal and historical significance. These samplers were often created as a form of instruction, allowing girls to learn needlework and record family genealogy.

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