Allemagne 1738.
Bandsampler á deux parts
Grille pour Bandsampler allemand.
This extraordinary band sampler was probably made in Saxony, in the area of Dresden. Its size, excellent color and condition, and the wonderful elements of design- some derived from the classic sixteenth century pattern books of Sibmacher and Schönsperger, others quite unprecedented such as the large church- make this a unique work of textile art.
Saxony band samplers were made from the late seventeenth through the late eighteenth century, with later examples becoming increasingly shorter, and including different motifs such as human figures. The date of circa 1710 for this sampler is a conservative, educated guess: it could be as early as 1690, but not any later than 1710.
Another Saxony band sampler exists incorporating similar flower vases and a nearly identical alphabet, and it is marked 1695. Above the church are elaborate corner ("pillow") patterns, often seen on seventeenth century samplers, but not as common on later works. The large vase with flowers, near the top, could have been derived from Rosina Helena Fürst's pattern book from the 1670's. The church is the most stunning and unusual motif on this sampler. As far as we know, it was not taken from any published pattern, but is likely the maker's original design, perhaps an existing Roman style church or chapel in her neighborhood, or one adapted from an engraving. Stitches used are cross and double running.
The palette contains 32 different colors.
Grille pour marquoir
Allemagne 1707
Plusieurs de couleurs.
From the German Sampler Museum, Celle, Germany.
This sampler was made in the German state of Thuringia (in southeastern Germany).
This type of sampler was not made to be displayed on the wall, but rather as a reference piece. The German Sampler Museum holds a number of similar samplers, with no top or bottom, left nor right side (hence we have pictured it both horizontally and vertically).
This piece was made in a rural area, worked on a slightly coarser linen than urban examples. The sampler contains motifs from Johann Sibmacher's 1597 and 1601 pattern books, including the elaborate peacock, Lamb of God, the corner motifs depicting leaping stags, flowers formed by joining four hearts, and the stars pattern band. Adam and Eve are highly stylized, and appear in similar form on other German samplers of the same period. Stitches used are cross, back, and eyelet.
Angleterre, 1780
What though my sins are of a Crimson stainMy saviours blood can wash me white againThough numerous the twinkling stars they beor sands along the margin of the sea Or assmooth pebbles on some beachy shoreThe mercies of the Almighty still are more
On 40 count linen, the sampler will measure approximately 14-1/2" x 23". Stitches used are cross, back, and counted satin. The project is recommended for intermediate level needleworkers.
Grille pour marquoir anglais par Jane Carter
1808
De la collection privée de Gigi R.
Nombre de couleurs: 9
Nombre de points: 153 x 216
Grille d'un marquoir ancien de la collection privée de Gigi Ries.
Mary Grumbrell, Angleterre 1830
De la collection privée de Gigi Ries.
Tres beau on lin S&S crème 16 fils au cm
Largeur 230 x hauteur 261
Grille d'un marquoir ancien
"Martha Souch", Angleterre 1846
Pour débutant(e)s
10 couleurs. Uniquement au point de croix.
Nombre de points:
Largeur 253 x hauteur 357
Grille: "To have a friend/souvenir". Français
Uniquement point de croix.
Nombre de couleurs: 18
Nombre de points: 345 x 275
"Mary Emmes", Angleterre 1764
14 couleurs.
Largeur 188 x hauteur 242
"Forget me not" ("Ne m'oublie pas") Angleterre 1870
10 couleurs.
Nombre de points 150 x 148. Dimensions sur lin 12 fils au cm: largeur 22 cm x hauteur 22 cm
