School sampler, 1861

Sampler made with multi-coloured wool with numbers and alphabet by schoolgirl Janet Borland. Bottom half of sampler is stiched with 'C. Pollok, Teacher, New Educational, Mauchline, June 30th 1861', and is bordered with flowers.   Samplers with alphabets, Bible verses, or educations motifs were often made by young girls in school during the 18th and 19th centuries to demonstrate knowledge and skill. Domestic subjects were taught to young girls as a standard, with a gender divide separating girls to home science, and boys to wood and metalworking.
Object no :
RI_DC_00005493
Collection :
Education
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Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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