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Sampler with "Garden of Eden" Motif
Artist SARAH JAMES

Sampler with "Garden of Eden" Motif

Date1789
SupportLinen
DimensionsOverall: 47 x 44.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. E. B. Hale, 1962
Object number1962.029.001
Label TextSamplers are single pieces of fabric, typically linen or cotton, on which stitching, and embroidery techniques are practiced. Creating samplers was a common way to practice the alphabet, learn basic numbers, and record religious passages. Popular motifs on historical samplers include decorative borders, repeating patterns, flowers, animals, and religious iconography. Biblical scenes, including the "Garden of Eden" motif depicting Adam and Eve, first became a dominant theme during the 17th century. This sampler was made by Sarah James in 1789.
NameSampler