Was Laura Goodale an Early American Historian?
Needlework was an important part of a young woman’s education in early America. Many women used their sewing needles to express themselves both artistically and intellectually. They also used samplers (decorative pieces of needlework) to record information. Today, samplers serve as important historical documents that can teach us about the past from a woman’s perspective.
Take a few minutes to study the sampler below. Click on the “i” buttons and answer the questions.
After you’ve answered the questions on the sampler, click on “Consider the Source” and answer the questions that follow. After that, click on “When You’re Done.”
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