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The Storytellers

By the late 19th century, collectors recognized the charm of American schoolgirl samplers. This interest partially arose from the Centennial celebrations and from the Colonial Revival movement. It was not until the 20th century that the substantial collections and subsequent reserch resulted in the growth of auctions, exhibitions and a revolving list of needlework historians, scholars and professionals. There are two 20th-century sources that will forever.