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Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Fabric

Timeless Elegance: Antique 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler
Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler

Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler

H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 0.4 in
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Fabric

Elegant Nostalgia: Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 0.4 in
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Fabric

Elegant Nostalgia: Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White

H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 0.4 in
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, cross-stitch apprentice piece from the late
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Textile

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896

H 21.86 in W 17.72 in D 0.6 in
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, stitched in 1825, by Mary Parry. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a
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1820s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry

Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry

H 16.9 in W 12.6 in D 1.3 in
Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
and heart motifs have all been created from open stitch, cross stitch, and stem stitch techniques
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Early 19th Century Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler
Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler

Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler, 1827

H 18.9 in W 12.21 in
Antique Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, blue, red, gold, black, dark brown and
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1780s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine
Antique Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine

Antique Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine

H 14.1 in W 10 in D 1 in
Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, light brown, silver, red and blue
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Early 19th Century Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler
Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler

Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler

H 4.1 in W 3.8 in D 1.2 in
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours pink, black, green, gold, blue, silver and brown
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1820s English Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen

Antique Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop

Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop

H 17.1 in W 13 in D 0.9 in
Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours gold, pale blue, light brown, copper, green and
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Mid-19th Century Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin

Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin

H 16.5 in W 12.4 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch throughout. Unusual curly border. Colours red, yellow, light brown, pink, green
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1790s English George III Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong

Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong

H 16.7 in W 12.8 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, green, light brown, gold, black, pink and
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1840s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind
Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind

Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind

H 12.3 in W 11.4 in D 1.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, copper, gold, silver, dark brown and
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1820s English Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow

Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow

H 16.9 in W 12.8 in D 0.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, dark brown, copper, gold
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1840s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox

Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox

H 15.9 in W 13 in D 1.2 in
Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, red, brown, gold, silver, blue and pink
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1820s English Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen

Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster
Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster

Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster

H 18.1 in W 12.2 in D 1.2 in
Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, red, gold, pink and
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1820s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen
Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen

Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen

H 16.3 in W 12.6 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
178? Sampler by Elizabeth Brenchley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in mainly cross
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1780s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley
Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley

Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley

H 11 in W 7.3 in D 0.8 in
Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, mainly in cross stitch. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours green, copper, gold, silver
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1790s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Canvas

Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin
Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin

Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin

H 24.9 in W 7.5 in D 0.6 in
Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. The example with a house has a Meandering strawberry border
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Early 1800s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond
Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond

Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond

H 16.5 in W 13 in D 1.6 in
Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Silk border with bows. Colours green, gold, silver, brown and
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey

Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey

H 6.1 in W 4.9 in D 0.7 in
Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
dark homespun linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Greek key border. Colours red, yellow
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1820s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Canvas

Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter
Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter

Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter

H 16.5 in W 9.2 in D 1 in
Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
: This sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry
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1810s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes
Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes

Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes

H 16.1 in W 12.2 in D 1.2 in
19th Century Sampler Off Family Tree 1888 by Anne Marie Frissen Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Frissen in 1888. This delightful piece, known as the "Off Family Tree," showcases intricate cross-stitch
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Late 19th Century Belgian Country Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Wool, Linen

19th Century Sampler Off Family Tree 1888 by Anne Marie Frissen Belgium
19th Century Sampler Off Family Tree 1888 by Anne Marie Frissen Belgium

19th Century Sampler Off Family Tree 1888 by Anne Marie Frissen Belgium

H 17.52 in W 23.43 in D 0.2 in
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
By Julia Ellen Painter
Located in Incline Village, NV
. 11, 1835" as indicated in the needlepoint cross stitching list of family members births and a
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1840s American Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Linen, Thread

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"

H 20.75 in W 19.75 in D 1 in

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H 28 in W 47 in D 1.5 in
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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H 54 in W 14.4 in D 0.25 in
American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
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1820s American Federal Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
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H 16 in W 14 in D 1 in
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H 111 in W 57 in D 0.5 in
Antique 1830 English Sampler by S. Norman, What is Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By S. Norman. With a now brown toned background and overall embroidery with birds, trees, flower baskets and architecture. With an English newspaper on the back. sight 14 3/4 x 12"...
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Fabric, Glass, Wood

Antique 1830 English Sampler by S. Norman, What is Life
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H 19 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Berthe GIRARDET Old Woman Old Woman Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
By Claire Jeanne Roberte Collinet
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Berthe GIRARDET Old Woman Old Woman Bust Sculpture, ca.1900
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H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 9.45 in
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
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H 19.63 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship
Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship

Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship

H 19 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in
Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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1710s English Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner

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H 15 in W 8.3 in D 0.5 in
18th Century French Handwoven Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Fishermen
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H 89 in W 127 in D 0.1 in
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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H 121 in W 49 in D 1 in
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French 19th Century Bleached Walnut Bench with Turned Legs and Cross Stretcher

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1853 Antique Folk Art Embroidery Cross Stitch Sampler Mourning Love Death

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'Cross stitch' original 19th c. sampler with didactic poem and floral design
Located in Milwaukee, WI
practice her stitching; later as a young adult, she would have likely composed another sampler consisting
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1840s Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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H 17 in W 13 in D 1 in
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Miniature Antique Sampler by Frances Gill

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H 4.2 in W 4.1 in D 0.9 in
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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1830s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett

Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett

H 14.2 in W 12.2 in D 1.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colors red, cream
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1740s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott

Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott

H 15.25 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
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Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims

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H 15.75 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1781 Antique Sampler by Mary Cannon. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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1780s English Other Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon
Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon

Needlework Sampler, 1781, by Mary Cannon

H 16 in W 11.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Mary Lewis
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 Verse Sampler by Mary Lewis. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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1830s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Antique Sampler, 1832 by Mary Lewis
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Mary Lewis

Antique Sampler, 1832 by Mary Lewis

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, mainly in cross stitch. Complex, meandering floral border. Colours brown, copper, gold, silver
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1830s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring

H 16.9 in W 12.4 in D 0.9 in
Antique Sampler, 1824 by Ursula Burch
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1824 Sampler by Ursula Burch. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and
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1820s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Antique Sampler, 1824 by Ursula Burch
Antique Sampler, 1824 by Ursula Burch

Antique Sampler, 1824 by Ursula Burch

H 15.5 in W 12.25 in D 0.75 in
William IV Sampler, 1832, by Ann Head
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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1830s English William IV Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

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Silk

William IV Sampler, 1832, by Ann Head
William IV Sampler, 1832, by Ann Head

William IV Sampler, 1832, by Ann Head

H 8.7 in W 8.1 in D 0.6 in
Mini Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Margaret Gibson
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mini Scottish Sampler, stitched in 1821, by Margaret Gibson aged 10. The sampler is worked in a
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1820s Scottish Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Mini Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Margaret Gibson
Mini Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Margaret Gibson

Mini Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Margaret Gibson

H 4.6 in W 4.5 in D 0.6 in
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, mainly in cross stitch. Simple line border. Colours . Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case
Category

1810s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood

Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1817, by E Garwood

H 2.8 in W 2.6 in D 0.4 in
Small Regency Sampler, 1818, by Sarah Wakley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, stitched in 1818, by Sarah Wakley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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1810s English Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Small Regency Sampler, 1818, by Sarah Wakley
Small Regency Sampler, 1818, by Sarah Wakley

Small Regency Sampler, 1818, by Sarah Wakley

H 6.7 in W 5.5 in D 0.9 in
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch throughout. Simple line border and divider lines in a number of patterns. Colours green
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1790s English George III Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke
Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke

Georgian Miniature Sampler, 1791, by Mary Faulke

H 3.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours red, blue, pink, green and brown
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk, Wood

Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley
Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley

Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley

H 9.8 in W 7.5 in D 0.8 in
Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colors green, blue, red, yellow, white
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1790s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain
Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain

Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain

H 3.25 in W 2.17 in D 0.4 in
Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours red, blue, light brown, gold, pink, green and
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1830s English Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith
Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith

H 16.7 in W 19.7 in D 1 in
Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours green, gold, copper and
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1810s Scottish Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie
Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie

Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie

H 12.6 in W 10.2 in D 1.1 in
Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Rolling waves border. Colours red, blue, yellow, green, brown
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1780s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce
Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce

Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce

H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 in
Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, stitched in the 1820's, by Phebe Wallington. The sampler is worked in silk threads
Category

1820s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington
Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington

Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington

H 16.3 in W 12.6 in D 0.7 in
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique miniature sampler, by Sarah Martyn. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
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1830s English Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn

H 3.4 in W 3.4 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
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1820s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8
Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8

Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8

H 17.7 in W 13 in D 2.4 in
Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, stitched in 1839 by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14. The sampler is worked in silk
Category

1830s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14
Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

H 16.9 in W 12.8 in D 1.4 in
Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch. Meandering floral strawberry border. Colours red, yellow, brown, silver, black
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis
Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis

Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis

H 15 in W 11 in D 0.9 in
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, blue, light brown, copper
Category

Early 1800s Georgian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow

H 20.1 in W 12.8 in L 20.1 in
Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1814 Sampler by Phoebe Shorten. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
Category

1810s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7
Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7

H 15.7 in W 10.6 in L 15.7 in
Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colors greens, cream, yellow, dark brown, pink and
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1830s English Other Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9
Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9

H 15.7 in W 11.4 in D 0.8 in
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1834 Sampler by Martha Young Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
Category

1830s Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9

H 14.6 in W 12.4 in D 0.6 in
American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"
By Edith E. Jewett
Located in Incline Village, NV
stitched needlepoint sampler is very well done, clean, and in excellent all original condition with no
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen, Thread

American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"
American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"

American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"

H 13.75 in W 17.25 in D 0.63 in
Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1779 Sampler by Mary Elley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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1770s English Other Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley
Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley

Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley

H 13.4 in W 12.6 in D 0.8 in
Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours browns, yellow, greens and cream
Category

1830s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk

Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen
Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen

Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen

H 17.3 in W 13.8 in D 0.8 in
Charles I Band Sampler, 1649, by HW Aged 8
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1649 band sampler by HW aged 8, worked in silks on linen ground, in a variety of fine stitches
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1640s British Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Charles I Band Sampler, 1649, by HW Aged 8
Charles I Band Sampler, 1649, by HW Aged 8

Charles I Band Sampler, 1649, by HW Aged 8

H 32.5 in W 6 in D 0.75 in
Antique Sampler, 1814, 'Tree of Life', by Mary Sandler
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1814, 'Tree of Life', by Mary Sandler. The sampler is worked in silk on linen
Category

19th Century British Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Wood, Linen

Antique Sampler, 1814, 'Tree of Life', by Mary Sandler
Antique Sampler, 1814, 'Tree of Life', by Mary Sandler

Antique Sampler, 1814, 'Tree of Life', by Mary Sandler

H 18.1 in W 13 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, circa 1830, Mary Ann Papworth, on Britain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mary Ann Papworth Sampler, circa 1830. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
Category

1830s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Antique Sampler, circa 1830, Mary Ann Papworth, on Britain
Antique Sampler, circa 1830, Mary Ann Papworth, on Britain

Antique Sampler, circa 1830, Mary Ann Papworth, on Britain

H 17 in W 13 in D 0.75 in
Pair Antique Samplers, 1825 and 1829, by Sarah Ann Terry
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Regency Samplers, stitched in 1825 and 1829, by Sarah Ann Terry. The samplers are worked in
Category

1820s Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Pair Antique Samplers, 1825 and 1829, by Sarah Ann Terry
Pair Antique Samplers, 1825 and 1829, by Sarah Ann Terry

Pair Antique Samplers, 1825 and 1829, by Sarah Ann Terry

H 7.2 in W 9.3 in D 0.7 in
Victorian Folk Art Textile Sampler, Dated 1840 by Esther Nunn
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique House Sampler, 1840 by Esther Nunn. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
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1840s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Victorian Folk Art Textile Sampler, Dated 1840 by Esther Nunn
Victorian Folk Art Textile Sampler, Dated 1840 by Esther Nunn

Victorian Folk Art Textile Sampler, Dated 1840 by Esther Nunn

H 17.3 in W 12.6 in L 17.3 in
Antique Sampler, 1735, Sarah Reynolds
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1735, Sarah Reynolds. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross
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1730s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1735, Sarah Reynolds
Antique Sampler, 1735, Sarah Reynolds

Antique Sampler, 1735, Sarah Reynolds

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Antique Sampler, 1828, Jane Susannah Randall
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Floral border. Colors green, cream, copper, brown and blue
Category

1820s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Antique Sampler, 1828, Jane Susannah Randall
Antique Sampler, 1828, Jane Susannah Randall

Antique Sampler, 1828, Jane Susannah Randall

H 15 in W 13 in D 1.25 in
Antique Sampler, 1800, by Hannah Crossland
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours black, blue, green, copper
Category

Early 1800s English Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1800, by Hannah Crossland
Antique Sampler, 1800, by Hannah Crossland

Antique Sampler, 1800, by Hannah Crossland

H 21.5 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, blue, gold and silver
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell
Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell

Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell

H 6.2 in W 6 in D 0.6 in
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, light brown, dark
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian

H 15.7 in W 12.6 in D 1.2 in
Georgian Sampler, 1769, by Anne Duchemin 10yrs Old
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours pink, green, pale blue
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1760s English Georgian Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Linen

Georgian Sampler, 1769, by Anne Duchemin 10yrs Old
Georgian Sampler, 1769, by Anne Duchemin 10yrs Old

Georgian Sampler, 1769, by Anne Duchemin 10yrs Old

H 17.3 in W 12.2 in D 0.8 in
Regency Period Sampler, 1817, by Isabella Atkinson Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours black, red, yellow, copper, white, pink
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1810s English Regency Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Regency Period Sampler, 1817, by Isabella Atkinson Aged 9
Regency Period Sampler, 1817, by Isabella Atkinson Aged 9

Regency Period Sampler, 1817, by Isabella Atkinson Aged 9

H 15 in W 12.7 in D 0.8 in
Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler, probably American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cross stitch. She placed her name at the bottom and enclosed the piece in a single borderline. Worked
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler, probably American
Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler, probably American

Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler, probably American

H 13.25 in W 12.5 in
"Manhattan Isle" New York Sampler dated 1810
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elizabeth stitched in careful and compact cross-stitches, interestingly, quotes from Shakespeare’s The
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1810s American Folk Art Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

"Manhattan Isle" New York Sampler dated 1810
"Manhattan Isle" New York Sampler dated 1810

"Manhattan Isle" New York Sampler dated 1810

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Delaware Sampler by Sarah Ralson Jones, Dated 1822
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accomplished in her tiny cross-stitched lettering and queen’s-stitched strawberries. The sampler was worked in
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19th Century American Antique Cross Stitch Sampler

Materials

Silk

Delaware Sampler by Sarah Ralson Jones, Dated 1822
Delaware Sampler by Sarah Ralson Jones, Dated 1822

Delaware Sampler by Sarah Ralson Jones, Dated 1822

H 22.5 in W 25.5 in
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