Birth, Death, and Alphabets: The Enduring Legacy of Schoolgirl Needleworks Before 1850

Sampler collector and historian Alexandra Peters talks about how these needleworks made before 1850 show us life before the Industrial Revolution from the often surprising perspective of young women.

Talk located in the Wardell Room of Scoville Memorial Library, co-sponsor of this event. Presentation offered in hybrid format, online and via Zoom.

Registration required.