Samplings
1887 Victorian Halloween Party
This fun little poem was written by Helen Chase back in 1887. She talks about her Great Grandmother in her early years as a young maiden, so I assume this...
1887 Victorian Halloween Party
This fun little poem was written by Helen Chase back in 1887. She talks about her Great Grandmother in her early years as a young maiden, so I assume this...
The Tindale Sister's life in 1840
I found the sister samplers back in September of 2022 at an Auction house in Buckinghamshire in the UK. This was about 3 hours from where the sisters were born...
The Tindale Sister's life in 1840
I found the sister samplers back in September of 2022 at an Auction house in Buckinghamshire in the UK. This was about 3 hours from where the sisters were born...
Are gloves needed when handling an antique samp...
Should I wear gloves when handling antique samplers? How many of us have thought that white cotton gloves are a must for the safe handling of precious samplers? The answer...
Are gloves needed when handling an antique samp...
Should I wear gloves when handling antique samplers? How many of us have thought that white cotton gloves are a must for the safe handling of precious samplers? The answer...
The life of Jane Duffin 1834
I found Jane's sampler not far from her life's story. In fact only 30 minutes by car in today's travel times. It was in York, Yorkshire, England. A bit of History...
The life of Jane Duffin 1834
I found Jane's sampler not far from her life's story. In fact only 30 minutes by car in today's travel times. It was in York, Yorkshire, England. A bit of History...
Alice Young 1647 Sampler
A small bit of her story which was cut short at such a young age.The road that led Alice from England to Windsor Connecticut wasn't an easy one, I'm sure. Boat...
Alice Young 1647 Sampler
A small bit of her story which was cut short at such a young age.The road that led Alice from England to Windsor Connecticut wasn't an easy one, I'm sure. Boat...
Wishing Thorn – What’s in a Name?
My wife is extremely artistic and creative. She can take the most unlikely of materials and create something both quite beautiful and unique. So, when she expressed a desire to...
Wishing Thorn – What’s in a Name?
My wife is extremely artistic and creative. She can take the most unlikely of materials and create something both quite beautiful and unique. So, when she expressed a desire to...