Explore the ways in which samplers are a part of American culture and folklore with Susan J. Jerome, Collections Manager of URI’s Historic Textile and Costume Collection. Learn about the history of sampler making in America, discuss the different meanings of the word, see how sampler making evolved into a leisure time activity, and learn how to conserve your textiles for future generations. Participants are encouraged to bring one sampler with them to discuss. This program is free but pre-registration is required.
