Costume and Textiles Sampler Made in Scotland, Europe1829 Embroidered by Isabella Douglas, Scottish, born c. 1818 Wool plain weave with silk and wool embroidery in cross, running, satin and eyelet stitches
* Gallery 271, Costume and Textiles, second floor 1969-288-168 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Incorporated, 1969 |
LabelWalled front gardens had been popular in Scotland for centuries, because the country’s harsh climate, ample wildlife, and poor inhabitants threatened household crops and safety. In the nineteenth century, these gardens protected an assortment of homes, from square Georgian dwellings to Gothic Revival residences inspired by Scotland’s historic mansions and castles. Isabella Douglass bordered her home with her relatives’ initials, including “AD” and “AR” for her parents, Andrew Douglas and Agnes Ritchie. The use of her mother’s maiden name was not unusual; it has been tradition for wives to retain their maiden names since the sixteenth century in Scotland.Social Tags [?]eurosampler [x] sampler [x] scottish sampler [x] whitman sampler collection [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
