A slim book titled Early Australian Samplers 1831 - 1940 showing on the front cover, a coloured photograph of a house and garden from the incomplete coloured sampler made by Janet Barr, aged 17 years of The Lords Prayer and texts from Eccelsiastes and Isiah in 1858. The title and dates are printed in yellow and red at the top of the front cover. The title page has all publishing details. Inside are 34 black and white photographs of various samplers stitched by young girls, teenagers and one boy, explaining the history of each. On the back of the title page is an explanation about the contents and history; also thanking the Australian Embroiderers Guild. P. 36non-fictionEarly Australian Samplers 1831–1940 is a 36-page softcover exhibition catalogue published by the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria in 1989. It features 34 needlework pieces created by Victorian children and teenagers, and one six-year-old boy, showcasing the history of colonial education and stitching.

Research underway on Mrs Fudges school and to link maker to donor. Sampler donated by descendant.Unusual sampler with diamond band in solid satin stitch. Possibly from Bristol England.English band sampler. Linen embroidered in satin stitch, eyelet, half cross stitches in dark green, brown and beige cotton, scrolling frame around inscription. Diamond band in solid satin stitch.Five alphabets, "Susanah Fennell her sampler worked at Mrs Fudges school 1808"alphabet, sampler

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler, on cambric.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

Sampler belonged to Mrs H. Howen-Allen's grandmother, but not embroidered by her.Traditional style sampler, done by a young child. Coarse linen alphabet, numbersC.B "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first effort of my infant hand" embroidery, cross stitch, samplers, mid 19th century

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler displaying hems, pleats.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

The sampler was found by a sister Agatha in a house left to the Sisters of Charity by 2 elderly ladies who were visitors, and later patients at Caritas Christi hospice for the dying in Kew (Letter in Archive file). Cross stitch and satin stitch sampler in soft coloured silks, on very fine beige linen. There are various spot motifs of flowers, birds, a giraffe and a man which surround a verse, name and date. There is a strawberry border on 3 sides and a scroll border at the base."Sarah Ann Fellows work, 1884" Verse on sampler Swift as the winged arrow flies, My time is hastening on. Quick as the lightning from the skies My wasting moments run. My follies Past O God forgive My every sin subdue And teach me henceforth how to live, with glory in thy view. Above lower border "Done at the Catholic School Sedgley"embroidery, cross stitch, england, samplers, mid 19th century

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler displaying hems, pleats, attachments.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Embroidery sampler - egg shell blue embroidery and darning examples.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Swedish Huck weaving sampler in green , red and brown threads.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

One of a number of samplers embroidered by the donor's aunt, while she was studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery throughout England.Cream sampler with counted thread work, probably in stranded cotton or fine linen (52 threads to the inch). The sampler is divided into rectangles and each rectangle has a different counted thread pattern. It is mounted on board.embroidery, samplers, 1940-60, england, white work

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler, embroidery in yellows and green on open weave fabric.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

Small sampler with alphabet letter and name of embroider.Victorian Sampler 1874 Ellen Ripper age 12handcrafts, embroidery

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908Plain sewing sampler, darning. Includes Mrs Robertson's Prize Certificate for floral darning repair.embroidery, samplers, plain sewing, 1900-20, australia

Sampler came in its original frame but was later remounted and reframed. Made by Marion McIlwraith ( a relation of Mr Dunn's)Mat sampler of Scotland with outlines of the Scottish mainland and off-shore islands including Orkney and Shetland in insets in fine cross stitch.Marion McIlwraith, Air (Ayr) - 1813embroidery, cross stitch, samplers, early 19th century, scotland

12 needlework samplers framed in a wood frame.School work 1907. Hand sewn samplers by Dorrie Barnes, aged 10-12 years. Kardella State School No 3196.

One of a number of samplers (see 1206, 1207, 1208) embroidered by the donor's aunt, Miss Elizabeth Lewis while studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery all over England.This is a typical Royal School of Needlework Jacobean Crewel Sampler showing different stitches and techniques in shades of pink, gold, yellow, green and blue/green crewel wool on linen twill.embroidery, samplers, 1940-60, england, crewel work

McNamara collection - sampler of drawn thread work. - various patterns.- Sampler of drawn thread work. - Cotton, machine edged.Nilsampler, drawn thresd

Sampler worked by Jane Sutherland in 1852 in Scotland, just prior to her migration to Australia in 1855. The sampler house not believed to belong to the family. Family history in Collection archives. The first lines quoted are the opening stanza of a metrical psalm written by Isaac Watts (1674–1748), a prolific English hymnwriter. It is his adaptation of Psalm 1 (The Difference between the Righteous and the Wicked).Sampler worked by Jane Sutherland in 1852. Piece embroidered in wool on linen in a variety of colours and in cross stitch. Design has trees and plants and a large house. Also has eyelets and satin stitch. Some stitches redone by donor's sister."Happy the man whose cautious feet, shun the broad way that sinners go, Who hates the place where atheists meet and fears to talk as scoffers do" Thess. 5 Chap 16 to 17 verses "Rejoice ever more, Pray without ceasing" Romans 8 Chap 31 verse "If God be for us, who can be against us" Jane Sutherland worked this sampler 1852 embroidery, sampler, scotland

School sampler worked by student of Trelowarren Public School (?NSW or Cornwall UK). Set of three samplers dating from 1893-4School sampler embroidery in pale pink, yellow and green on cream cotton fabric. Demonstrates various embroidery stitchesTrelowarren

Sampler worked by Mary Ann Sebire at age 11. Eldest child of Henry and Martha Sebire.Embroidered Sampler with letters of the Alphabet and words. Cream mount in a wooden frame.textile samplers

One of a number of samplers (see 1205, 1207 and 1208) embroidered by the donors aunt, Miss Elizabeth Lewis while studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery throughout England.Goldwork sampler. Typical Royal School of Needlework metal thread sampler showing different techniques of metal thread and laid silk work on natural linen.goldwork, embroidery, silk embroidery, england, 1920-40

Photograph donated by Sally Rowe and descendant of the West family.Colour photograph of Emily Rowe holding the neddlework sampler of Maria West, Emily's great, great grandmother.On back: This is Emily Rowe looking very solemn holding Maria's Sampler!. Emily is the great, great grandaughter of Maria West - later Burton. March 2012.emily rowe, sally rowe, maria west, maria burton, west family

This is a Victorian mourning sampler.This handwork is an example of the needlework skills of women in early settler families.Sampler of needlework with "sweet rest in heaven" . Simple geometric design and flowers. Gold and green carved ornate frame with nails.handcraft needlework hobbies

Sampler designed by 4 Guild members to celebrate the Guild's 50th Anniversary, Rosemany Tonkin, Jan Green (member), Margaret Freeman and Susan Davies.Sampler on cream evenweave linen stitched with green, blue and peach variegated stranded cotton and metallic thread. Sampler was designed by Guild members for the 50th anniversary of The Embroiderers Guild Victoria. Framed green/gold.The Embroiderers Guild Victoria Fiftieth Anniversary 1960-2010embroidery, sampler, australia

Sampler worked by Rose Alice Taylor and finished in 1902. This sampler consists of 14 panels demonstrating embroidery and dress making techniques, joined with strips of knitted lace and backed with pale green satin attached with feather stitch.Rose Taylor Aged 11 St. Thomas' G. School, Portman Square, June 1902embroidery, samplers, knitted lace

School sampler worked by student of Trelowarren Public School, in 1894 (?NSW or Cornwall UK)School sampler embroidery in pale pink, yellow and green on cream cotton fabric. Demonstrates various embroidery stitchesFrances A(?) Sturgess Jan 19th 1894 Trelowarren Public Schoolsampler, hand sewing

It is assumed to be made by Jane Flatt in 1847, On receipt came as a framed sampler.Framed rectangular sampler. Natural linen with shades of brown, green and blue cross stitch and fine hem-stitched edge.Jane Flatt Aged 13 Year February 10, 1847embroidery, sampler, cross stitch, mid 19th century

Victorian era cross stitch samplerFramed Victorian era sampler in cream and green silk threads on hand woven linen. Upper and lower case alphabets in two fonts and numbers 1-16 with religious inscription. " 'Tis religion that can give sweetest pleasures whilst we live 'Tis religion must supply solid comfort when we die" Jane Moore 1854alphabets, numbers

Brought to Australia by ancestors of donor, Captain David H Warington. Donor unsure who stitched the sampler. Maternal grandfather was German and maternal grandmother was born in Australia (lived near Rapid Bay, South Australia)Berlin work sampler with alphabet, numbers, a parrot, squirrel, person, two fruit trees and a crown.alphabet, numbers, squirrel, parrot, fruit trees