This book traces the history of sampler making from its origins in Egyptian textiles to the 20th century, a story which throws an interesting light on the development of design, the history of taste, and social and family customs over the centuries. Detailed chapters look at the decorative motifs used on samplers, including figures, birds, animals, flowers, trees, buildings and ships. There is also a section on the inscriptions and verses which were frequently embroidered - sometimes moral and elevating, sometimes misspelt ...
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This book traces the history of sampler making from its origins in Egyptian textiles to the 20th century, a story which throws an interesting light on the development of design, the history of taste, and social and family customs over the centuries. Detailed chapters look at the decorative motifs used on samplers, including figures, birds, animals, flowers, trees, buildings and ships. There is also a section on the inscriptions and verses which were frequently embroidered - sometimes moral and elevating, sometimes misspelt and unintentionally comic. The book should also be of interest from a practical point of view to those interested in making their own samplers. Averil Colby is also the author of "Quilting", "Patchwork", "Pincushions" and "Patchwork Quilts".
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Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Batsford Ltd.
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Add this copy of Samplers: Yesterday and Today / Averil Colby to cart. $34.60, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1984 by London: B.T. Batsford Ltd.
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Physical description; 266 p: illus; 26 cm. Subjects; Samplers. Embroidery. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's bookplate.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $6.71, very good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Batsford.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by funyettabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bloomington, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by B.T. Batsford Ltd..
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Near Fine. Needlework, History. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This book is in near fine condition and appears unread. The interior is clean and the spine is not creased. First Paperback Edition.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $37.00, good condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by B. T. Batsford.
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Good in Fair jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Red cloth with gold-color lettering on spine, 266 pp., 222 illus., many in color, unclipped (price in shillings) illustrated jacket. First Published 1964 stated. Fading on covers and spine, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding. Jacket is worn with a tear and chipping on spine and rubbing on rear panel. Front panel and blurbs in nice condition.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $105.50, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Chrysalis Books.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $178.87, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by B T Batsford Ltd.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $15.51, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Chrysalis Books.
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Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $18.85, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by B T Batsford Ltd.
Add this copy of Samplers to cart. $18.88, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by B T Batsford Ltd.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
