Sampler

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A sampler is a piece of embroidery executed as an example of the embroiderers' skill in using a variety of stitches. This example of wool stitched on unbleached linen was sewn by Janet Forbes of Cullen in 1854.

In the centre of the sampler are the words: 'Believe on the lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house.'

Samplers gave girls an opportunity to develop and show skills in needlework.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-981-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.RI 59
• Date: 1854
  
• Material: Linen, unbleached, embroidered in wool. Inscription: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ Jannet Forbes Cullen 28 August 1854 EC JG
  
• Dimensions: 670 mm x 670 mm (framed)
  
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• Subject: Needlework - samplers (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Jannet Forbes Cullen (Maker)
  
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• Description: Framed sampler in wool on an unbleached linen background, by Jannet Forbes Cullen, 1854
  
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