Sampler (1649) ~ Linen, embroidered with linen, with cutwork and drawn thread work ~ V & A Museum ~ This is a type of sampler known as a band sampler, and its decoration incorporates different types of whitework embroidery and needle lace stitches. With the composition of band samplers comes the first clear indication in England of the form being used as a method of instruction and practice for girls learning needlework.
