Échantillon
1935-1942
Imagine a young girl in 1790s New England carefully stitching her name and life lessons into fabric—this sampler does exactly that! Created by Katty Goodeshall (born 1780), the piece features a striking black background framed by blooming flowers and vines. It includes an alphabet, a sweet poem about staying on the 'Right Way,' and lively scenes of people and animals that look like a storybook come to life. These samplers were the ultimate report cards of their day, proving a girl's skill in needlework and her moral education.
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