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Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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Antique 1840s Tapestries

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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
American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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Antique 1840s American Tapestries

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Silk

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York
American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York

H 7.9 in W 9.1 in D 0.9 in
American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Charleston, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Decorative Art

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Textile, Glass, Giltwood

American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842

American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842

H 19.75 in W 20.75 in D 1.25 in
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1845 by "Julia Ellen Painter Aged 9 Years Old"
By Julia Ellen Painter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely American Sampler with family register by "Julia Ellen Painter aged 9 Years Old" under the
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Antique 1840s American Victorian Tapestries

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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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Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Schoolgirls from Pennsylvania continued to produce strong, pictorial samplers into the 1840s
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844
Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844

Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844

H 22 in W 25.5 in D 1 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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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Tapestries

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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
English Framed Petit Point Sampler with Animals and Floral Motifs, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusually large framed petit point sampler with animals and characters signed and dated Hannah
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Fabric, Wood

English Framed Petit Point Sampler with Animals and Floral Motifs, circa 1840
English Framed Petit Point Sampler with Animals and Floral Motifs, circa 1840

English Framed Petit Point Sampler with Animals and Floral Motifs, circa 1840

H 29.25 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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Antique 1840s English Folk Art Tapestries

1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson
1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson

1845 Sampler by Ann Johnson

H 17 in W 13 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 1840s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims
Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims

Antique Sampler, 1845, by Hannah Sims

H 15.75 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George. The sampler is worked in wool threads on a linen
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Antique 1840s Tapestries

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Wool

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George

H 16.3 in W 16.3 in D 1.2 in
Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in
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Antique 1840s Tapestries

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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 Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian ???loway. The sampler is worked in silk on
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tapestries

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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
Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian miniature sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Tapestries

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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
Victorian Sampler, 1847, by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1847 Victorian period Sampler by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12. The sampler is worked in silk on
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Tapestries

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Silk

Victorian Sampler, 1847, by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12
Victorian Sampler, 1847, by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12

Victorian Sampler, 1847, by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12

H 15.6 in W 12.2 in D 1.1 in
Rare Canadian Sampler Dated 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly-developed Canadian samplers are rarely found and, in many ways, this outstanding example
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Antique 19th Century Canadian Quilts and Blankets

Rare Canadian Sampler Dated 1840
Rare Canadian Sampler Dated 1840

Rare Canadian Sampler Dated 1840

H 21.75 in W 20.75 in
Niagara, New York Schoolgirl Sampler, circa 1840
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to offer this praiseworthy sampler which was in the collection of Betty Ring, the
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

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Silk, Pen

Niagara, New York Schoolgirl Sampler, circa 1840
Niagara, New York Schoolgirl Sampler, circa 1840

Niagara, New York Schoolgirl Sampler, circa 1840

H 23.75 in W 21 in
Folky Sampler, Dated 1849
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This charming pictorial sampler was fully worked by Emma Jervis in 1849. A two-story, three-chimney
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

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Wool

Folky Sampler, Dated 1849
Folky Sampler, Dated 1849

Folky Sampler, Dated 1849

H 11 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Important New Jersey Sampler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia artist, Benjamin West (1738-1820). Hannah Pharo Leeds died in 1840. Samplers and
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

Important New Jersey Sampler
Important New Jersey Sampler

Important New Jersey Sampler

H 30 in W 27 in
1809 Westtown School Sampler by Eliza Matthews
Located in Philadelphia, PA
children between 1812 and 1834. Eliza died in 1840 and her sampler was left to her youngest daughter, Helen
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

1809 Westtown School Sampler by Eliza Matthews

1809 Westtown School Sampler by Eliza Matthews

H 12.5 in W 14.5 in
Early American School Girl Sampler by Alice Roberts, 1841-Family and Dogs
Located in Plymouth, MA
Nice American school girl sampler dated 1841 by Alice Roberts found in a Hingham, Ma. home. Floral
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Antiquities

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Thread

Early American School Girl Sampler by Alice Roberts, 1841-Family and Dogs
Early American School Girl Sampler by Alice Roberts, 1841-Family and Dogs

Early American School Girl Sampler by Alice Roberts, 1841-Family and Dogs

H 21 in W 20.75 in D 1 in

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George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle
Located in Cheshire, GB
George IV English embroidered needlework tapestry sampler picture by Elizabeth Castle dated 1829 in walnut frame. Dimensions: Height 20 inches. Width 16.5 inches. Depth 1...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV More Folk Art

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Tapestry

George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle
George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle

George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle

H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Sister Samplers, circa 1810, stitched by Priscella and H Trokes. PRISCILLA TROKES SAMPLER: This sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. M...
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Antique 1810s Tapestries

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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
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Ballooning Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Hot Air Balloon Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine Aged 7. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering leafy border. Colours red...
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Antique 1820s Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Ballooning Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine
Antique Ballooning Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine

Antique Ballooning Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine

H 14.3 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen. The sampler is finely worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, ...
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Antique 1820s Tapestries

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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 Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a canvas ground, mainly in cross stitch. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours green, c...
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Antique 1790s Tapestries

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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
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong. The sampler is worked in fine wool and silk on a linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Unusual curly border. Colours red, yellow, light br...
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Antique 1790s English George III Tapestries

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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 Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Comprises of 15 darning panels, worked in various di...
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Antique 1790s George III Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning
Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning

Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning

H 12.6 in W 10.4 in D 0.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours gold, pale blue, light brown, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tapestries

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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
Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice original American sampler wrought by "Mary Nelson", circa 1837. The alphabet in capital letters and proverbial A,B,C's appear at the top in brown, each letter separated by a qua...
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Antique 1830s American Victorian Tapestries

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Tapestry

Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837
Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837

Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837

H 15 in W 16 in D 1 in
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American needlework sampler by Eliza Jordan, aged 12, late 18th century, a very fine and fanciful pictorial needlework sampler on linen panel featuring a great variety of ani...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

H 19.63 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. A finely worked meandering floral border surrounds outside. C...
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Antique Early 1800s Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes
Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes

Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes

H 11.8 in W 13.8 in D 0.8 in
Antique Elizabeth Mason Signed 1789 George II Needlework Sampler Map of England
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1789 dated needlework sampler signed by Elizabeth Mason and dated 1789 I have three other versions of these samplers for ...
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Antique 1780s English George II Tapestries

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Cotton

Antique Elizabeth Mason Signed 1789 George II Needlework Sampler Map of England
Antique Elizabeth Mason Signed 1789 George II Needlework Sampler Map of England

Antique Elizabeth Mason Signed 1789 George II Needlework Sampler Map of England

H 27.56 in W 22.64 in D 1.19 in
Antique Sampler, 1830, by Eliza Jones, Friendship
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1830 Sampler by Eliza Jones with Friendship verse. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, light ...
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Antique 1830s Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Eliza Jones, Friendship
Antique Sampler, 1830, by Eliza Jones, Friendship

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Eliza Jones, Friendship

H 17.2 in W 12.8 in D 1.2 in
Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely worked in silk on linen ground, central panel embroidered in black with verses from a 17th century hymn by Joseph Addison. The identity of the maker, now partly unreadable...
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Antique 1810s Georgian Decorative Art

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Natural Fiber

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814
Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814

H 21 in W 15 in D 1.25 in
1829 Sampler Made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in Period Frame, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1829 Sampler made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in period frame, English. An attractive George IV silk stitched sampler on fine background. Exquisite tiny stitches present a religious poe...
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Antique 1820s English Tapestries

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1829 Sampler Made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in Period Frame, English
1829 Sampler Made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in Period Frame, English

1829 Sampler Made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in Period Frame, English

H 15.75 in W 14.75 in D 1 in
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1840 Sampler For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1840 sampler you’re looking for. Each 1840 sampler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and cord. A 1840 sampler made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1840 sampler that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ann Lee Burtin and Julia Ellen Painter produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1840 Sampler?

Prices for a 1840 sampler can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $9,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,387.