18th Century English
The English sampler underwent its most dramatic transformation during the eighteenth century, as its form gradually followed its function. No longer solely a pattern record, samplers were evolving into frameable art in their own right. A more pictorial format emerged throughout the eighteenth century. Borders, verses, and pictorial scenes replaced the long pattern bands of the seventeenth century. Until about the last quarter of the eighteenth century, stitch variety, symmetry and technical expertise were paramount in English needlework. Great genius was exhibited in many of these samplers, demonstrating that they were more than mere alphabetical exercises in monotony. Like American samplers of the nineteenth century, stitch variety declined and, with rare exceptions, only the cross stitch prevailed on later, simpler works.
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A Couple in an Exotic Landscape circa 1730
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A Flamestitch Sampler circa 1760
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A Parrot, A Leopard, A Lion Reproduction Tent Stitch
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Amelia Pewmer 1782
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Ann Depauw 1714
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Ann Hair 1762
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Ann How 1794
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Ann Johnson 1729
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Ann Jones 1776
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Ann Kelsall 1730
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Ann Medd 1742
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Ann Smith 1767
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Ann Whittaker 1790
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AP 1737 Rising Doves
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Bargello Panel 1740
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Camel and Lion
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