Catharine Elizabeth Corse Sampler 1848 Printed Pattern

A Brooklyn Girl's Extraordinary Sampler

In 1848, nine-year-old Catharine Elizabeth Corse picked up her needle in New York City and created something truly remarkable. The first New York City sampler in our collection, Catharine was a true Brooklyn girl — born, married, raised four children, and spent her entire life in New York until her passing in 1907.

What makes this sampler particularly special is its use of perforated paper rather than linen. Catharine adorned her name with French-cut steel beads, many of which have beautifully aged and oxidized over time, adding to the sampler's unique character.

I am absolutely delighted to share this remarkable piece with you, and hope you enjoy stitching it as much as we enjoyed bringing it back to life.

Pattern Details

• Stitch count: 294 wide × 289 high
• Charted in: DMC and Au Ver à Soie 100/3 silks
• Recommended fabric: Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart
• Original medium: Perforated paper with French-cut steel bead embellishments
• Format: Printed paper chart, shipped to you

What You'll Receive

• Printed pattern chart shipped directly to you
• Full color chart with symbol key
• Suitable for intermediate and experienced stitchers

This is a physical printed chart. Please allow time for delivery.

Thank you and happy stitching!

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