The Garden of Eden, Antique Late 18th Century Sampler by Caroline Berry

A Magical World in Silk and Gauze Caroline Berry stitched this extraordinary sampler in the late 18th or early 19th century, depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. An English sampler worked in silk on gauze, it is a testament to the imagination and skill of its maker. The date has been deliberately removed, perhaps a touch of vanity from Caroline herself. As you look closer, the artistry reveals itself: animals rendered entirely in eyelet stitch, a lush garden teeming with life, and a composition full of whimsy and wonder. The silk retains a beautiful lustre, and the gauze ground gives the piece an ethereal quality rarely seen in samplers of this period. Piece Details Maker: Caroline Berry Period: Late 18th – early 19th century Origin: English Medium: Silk on gauze Subject: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden Overall size (including frame): 15.5 × 12 inches Condition: Age-appropriate wear consistent with period, with some holes. This is an original antique sampler, one of a kind. It will be carefully packaged and shipped to its new home. ©The Wishing Thorn. All Rights Reserved