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Ai Generated - 18th Century Fashion
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Lizzie Lothian Circa 1900. Ouside her blackhouse as described in Alexandra Stewart's book Daughters of the Glen. The Smithy is to the ri...
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This is a sampler worked by Elizabeth Arnold, aged 11. It is worked in silk on a cotton or linen background. SH.1969.24.2 Samplers were first made in the 1400s or 1500s as a way of remembering different types of stitches or patterns. Over time they evolved into pieces of work made by young girls, proving their knowledge and patience. The Herbert has over 60 samplers in its collection. With volunteers from NADFAS we have recently completed a project to improve their storage and to make them more accessible. You can see some of the samplers on display at the Herbert in the History Gallery, Connected and in What's in Store.
