Curious to know more about the history of samplers?  Simply click on a link below, to hear ex National Museums of Scotland Curator (Costume and Textiles) Naomi E.A. Tarrant answer your questions.
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What are samplers?When were they made?The Lawson samplerWhere were they made?The Kinnear sampler
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The Pathhead samplerWhat distinguishes Scottish samplers?Were they ever produce by boys?Why were they produced?Which fabrics are used for samplers?
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Why are some more faded than others?When did they become less popular?How long did a sampler take to make?Where do the designs come from?The Barbara Dixon Sampler