Plimoth Colony Samplers by Mary M. Davidson

Another wonderful find! In this book, Mary M. Davidson takes us through the history of samplers focusing specifically on the samplers created within the area originally designated as the Plimoth Colony. Samplers produced through the years saw land boundaries change and towns grow. Beginning with the famous Lora Standish sampler, Ms. Davidson describes and analyzes the samplers including materials and threads used, stitches used, motifs, designs, colors and verses. Photographs of several of the samplers are included in the book. An indispensable history for sampler collectors.

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