Hannah Bliss marking sampler
Name/Title
Hannah Bliss marking samplerEntry/Object ID
2025.4.7Description
19th century linen marking sampler by Hannah Bliss, with stitches done in silk thread. The familiar rows of letters and numbers exemplify the sewing skills taught in early childhood domestic art education. Notable are Bliss’s irregular spacing, missing, and reversed letters; it's uncertain if they are a signal of skill, personal choices, or preservation concerns.Textile Type
Woven embroidered samplerUse
Marking samplers are created to practice lettering and numbering for marking household linens.Category
Samplers