Dublin Core
Title
The Hester Elting Sampler
Description
Hester Elting created this "marking sampler" in 1808, when she was about 9 years old. An embroidered sampler of this era was used to teach a young girl the alphabet and numbers, as well as how to spell her own name. It was necessary for a girl to learn how to stitch in order to mark linens, whether her own or her employer's if she entered into domestic service.
Date
1808-01-01