Sampler 1838

"Sampler" is a hand-stitched piece of textile art created by Nancy Vredenburgh in 1838, currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. This sampler showcases the skill of the maker through a variety of stitches and designs, including a depiction of a landscape with animals and a verse, all meticulously crafted in shades of green and brown. The piece is also notable for its inscription at the bottom, revealing that it was created at "Room Tabor Academy" in East Chester. This type of artwork is a significant example of the American sampler tradition, which served as a way for young girls to learn needlework and develop their artistic talents.