JOURNAL ARTICLE

Marking, Medallions, Mending, Motifs, and More.

  • Published In: Piecework, 2025, v. 33, n. 2. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: UHL BROOKS, MARY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the history of needlework education at Westtown School, a Quaker boarding school founded in 1799 in Pennsylvania. Girls were taught practical skills like sewing, marking, and mending, with a focus on samplers that reflected Quaker values of simplicity and usefulness. Different types of samplers, including darning, marking, extract, and medallion samplers, were created by students, showcasing a blend of English and American needlework traditions. The samplers served as both educational tools and material evidence of the school's vision for Quaker children, with a strong emphasis on plainness and spirituality. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Piecework. 2025/06, Vol. 33, Issue 2, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1067-2249
  • Accession Number:184458449
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