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SUMMARY:Stories Behind the Stitches: Schoolgirl Samplers of the 18th and 1
 9th Centuries - Dr Leena A Rana\, Connecting with Collections Intern. Appl
 ied Arts\, Fitzwilliam Museum.
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CONTACT:Dr Leena Rana
DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines eight English samplers in the Fitzw
 illiam Museum’s collection made by schoolgirls from poor or modest backg
 rounds in the 18th and 19th centuries. The inscriptions not only include t
 he makers’ name\, age\, year and moral text\, but also the school in whi
 ch the girls received their education. The eight examples in this exhibiti
 on provide a fascinating glimpse into the past\, and can illuminate the li
 fe experiences of these young stitchers. In some cases scant information e
 xists on the girls and these school room objects are the only proof of the
 ir existence. Nevertheless\, their needlework serves as a testament to the
 ir patience and skill\, and are invaluable historical documents that can t
 ell us personal stories about the girls who made these classroom items.\n\
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LOCATION:Seminar Room\, The Fitzwilliam Museum
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