For the past two days I have been travelling in the north of New Zealand with my friend Kazumi. We visited one of the mission houses where the Treaty which made this country a part of the British Empire, was signed. Among all the historical objects were some very old and remarkably well preserved samplers.
This map was stitched on a very fine uneven linen and I can't begin to imagine how this was accomplished in the days of candle-light.
Further along on another wall was this sampler
Stitched in 1848 this one has obviously been kept in in a dark places as the colours had not faded much considering the years that had passed.
And at the same place was this bed - it doesn't look as comfortable as mine and I'm off to bed now.
Good night to all.
Beautiful samplers, thank you for sharing your travels!
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful works! I love so much the antique samplers!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful samplers. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed see the samplers that you posted, the map sampler is most interesting. And you are right that bed does not look very comfortable.
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Denise
What a fun trip! I love learning about history, especially history that involves stiching.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your visit. It is truly amazing how much was accomplished with daylight lams and magnifiers.
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