16th Century Samplers: Various

Example 4: Various Patterns
These are some of the variety of patterns seen in the German sampler. The leafy border at the lower left is very similar to one in the Italian sampler. The three samplers have patterns that could be used for clothing, household linens, pouches, cushions, rugs, wall hangings, ecclesiastical vestments and linens, and all of the many places embroidery was used to ornament period life.

All patterns charted by Carol Hanson from photos of the original.