Paleography on an embroidery: Elizabeth Parker’s sampler (1830)

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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.artes.361646

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embroidery, artistic creation, sampler, needlework, women’s private lives

Abstract

This paper explores a piece of needlework—specifically a sampler—created by Elizabeth Parker, examining it not only as a practical exercise in the art of embroidery, but also as a moral artifact shaped by Christian values between the Gregorian and Victorian periods. The stitched text is transcribed to facilitate comprehension and is subsequently analyzed both in its material form and narrative content. Through this dual lens, the work is approached as a valuable historical source, particularly for understanding aspects of women´´s private lives, while also considering its aesthetic dimensions.

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Author Biography

Carolina Fernández Pérez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Estudiante de Historia, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

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Published

2025-12-12

How to Cite

Fernández Pérez, C. (2025). Paleography on an embroidery: Elizabeth Parker’s sampler (1830). Artes La Revista, 25(32), 138–150. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.artes.361646