Reference Books and Internet Accessible Articles
Girlhood Embroidery American Samplers and Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850
A comprehensive catalog of samplers and embroidered pictures by region.
Betty Ring in two volumes published by Alfred A. Knope NY 1993
To Ornament Their Minds: Sarah Pierce's Litchfield Female Academy 1792-1833
Female education in America
edited by Catherine Keene Fields, Lisa C. Kightlinger, published by: Litchfield Historical Society 1993
American Needlework Treasures Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the Collection of Betty Ring
Catalog of Betty Ring's collection
Betty Ring E P Dutton and the Musuem of American Folk Art
New England Samplers to 1840 Illustrated with a list of schools and teachers linked to examples
Glee Krueger Old Sturbridge Village
Expressions of Innocence and Eloquence: Selections from the Jane Katcher Collection of Americiana in two volumes
In depth study of selections from a prominent and important collection of Americana
Jane Katcher, David Schorsch, Ruth Wolfe editors Marquand Books
Small Folk: A celebration of Childhood in America
Paintings, toys and other items associated with childhood
Sandra Brant and Elissa Cullman E. P. Dutton NY in association with the Musuem of American Folk Art
Overview of American Redware