Join Spencer Museum Curator Susan Earle to explore the history of embroidered schoolgirl samplers, including ideas of morality and immortality often contained in these unique textiles. 🪡

Senior Sessions are designed with accommodations for older adults and are open to all.

Admission to this event and to the Spencer is free for everyone, always. Free parking is available in designated spaces on the first level of the Mississippi Street garage across from the Museum. Check in at our Welcome Desk with your license plate number for parking validation. 🚗

Hanna Hawthorn

“Great God Whose Wonderous Works Decree… sampler,” 1809

wool thread, linen, embroidering, cross-stitching, petit point, satin stitch, cutwork

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