Antique English Samplers
Antique 1830 English Sampler by S. Norman, What is Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
baskets and architecture. With an English newspaper on the back.
sight 14 3/4 x 12"
figured wood and
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
19th Century, English Needlework Sampler
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very interesting early 19th century needlework
sampler depecting 'Solomons Temple' housed
in
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique English Samplers
Materials
Rosewood
Small Antique Tabletop Sampler, English, Embroidered, Miniature Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique tabletop sampler. An English, faux rosewood and embroidered miniature stool
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Hardwood
H 1.97 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, needlepoint tapestry panel, dated to the Victorian
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Tapestry
H 24.02 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
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
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique English Samplers
Materials
Tapestry
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sampler stool. An English, walnut and boxwood embroidered decorative rest
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique English Samplers
Materials
Textile, Boxwood, Walnut
H 4.73 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 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 English Samplers
Materials
Textile
H 21.86 in W 17.72 in D 0.6 in
American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
Located in Nantucket, MA
in many samplers (especially English for example). The colors are strong but not gaudy, and have
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1820s American Federal Antique English Samplers
Materials
Thread, Linen
British signed and dated June 1860 needlework sampler
Located in grand Lancy, CH
English embroidered needlework tapestry sampler picture signed by Rebecca Goodman and dates June
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1860s English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Fabric
Rare Antique Turkish Sampler Wagireh Oushak Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50879 Rare Antique Turkish Sampler Wagireh Oushak Hallway Runner 02'00 x 08'10. This hand-knotted
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wool
19th Century Artist Pigment Painting Tray, Colourmans Sales Sampler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
had a simple sliding top, mid 19th Century in age, English in origin.
Either used by a artist first
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Mid-19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
linen, not clustered and rigidly symmetric as one would see in many samplers (especially English for
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
Early 20trh Century English Antique Nestle's Condensed Milk Container
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Nestle's sampler condensed milk cylinder cardboard container in very good condition for its
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Early 20th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Paper
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Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful miniature stools are made of the most spectacular wenge wood. This type of wood has very distinctive wood grains. It is highly prized for its density and scenic, romantic g...
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2010s Chinese Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century American Louis XV Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, 1851, (2) vols., Benson J. Lossing
By S. Harper Brothers
Located in Morristown, NJ
(2) vols., by Benson J. Lossing. ...Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence. Two volumes, the first i...
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1850s American Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 11 in W 7.75 in D 6 in
Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Jane Peacock age 8. With a Friendship poem along with embroidered birds, squirrels, and a charming house in the country with a dog in the yard. A pretty floral vine border on all ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1747 dated needlework Mary Campbell sampler from Scotland
I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 17...
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1740s Scottish Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Cotton
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 tutelage of "Sarah Potter Plymouth" with the date stitched "Feb 1845" which would mak...
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1840s American Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen, Thread
H 20.75 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Traditional Modern Style, Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76428 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Traditional Modern Style, Wagireh Rug 03'03 x 04'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug features a traditional modern style; howeve...
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Mid-20th Century Iraqi Heriz Serapi Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wool
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, copper, gold, silver, ...
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1820s English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
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 cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, green, light brown, gold, ...
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1840s Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
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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1830s Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk
Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, light brown, ...
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Early 19th Century Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk
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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Mid-19th Century Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk
Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Early 19th century Scottish sampler by Mary Souter. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on a dark homespun linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Greek key border. Colour...
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1820s Antique English Samplers
Materials
Canvas
Antique 1830 Margret McDonald of Scotland Age 10 William IV Needlework Sampler
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1830 dated needlework sampler made by Margret McDonald age 10 from Scotland
I have three of these samplers for sale, they ...
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1830s Scottish Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Cotton
H 17.92 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground. Meandering floral border. Colours green, blue, light brown, silver, black, gold and re...
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1830s English Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk
Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, red, brown, gold, silver, ...
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1820s English Regency Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
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19th Century English Sampler Painting
By Elizabeth Metcalf
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Small needlework sampler by Elizabeth Metcalf in cross-stitches and whole-stitches with wool
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1850s Antique English Samplers
Mid-19th Century English Spot Sampler, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and colourful mid-19th century spot sampler most probably worked in a
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique English Samplers
American Mid-Victorian Folk Art Children's Sampler, Dated 1860
By Mary Jane Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Mid-Victorian Folk Art children's sampler dated 1860
The nearly square sampler with a
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
Very Rare Regency Work Box or Sewing Table Made of Oak and Rosewood
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
drawers as well as the bottom deep sampler drawer. The top drawer has a sliding and lift out tray with
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Early 19th Century British Antique English Samplers
Early 19th Century English Sampler by Betty Dent, Aged 8
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century English sampler by Betty Dent, Aged 8. " If I am right, thy grace impart, still
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Textile
English Burl Walnut Salesman Sampler, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English burl walnut four-drawer salesman sampler with upper flanking doors, original wooden knobs
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1810s English George III Antique English Samplers
English Regency Straw and Felt Sampler Serving Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeously rare regency straw and felt sampler serving tray.
English from the
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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique English Samplers
Materials
Felt, Straw, Oak
Framed 19th Century English Silk Sampler with Flower Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Framed 19th Century English Silk Sampler with Flower Basket
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk, Wood
Small Antique Framed Embroidered Sampler, English, Needlepoint, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed embroidered sampler. An English, needlepoint tapestry in giltwood frame
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Late 18th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Giltwood
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 0.99 in
English Framed Petit Point Sampler with Animals and Floral Motifs, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleasbys work 1841. This English petit point sampler from the mid 19th century features a series of animals
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Mid-19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Wood
H 29.25 in W 30 in D 1.25 in
Late 17th Century Framed Sampler by Elizabeth Fade, Aged 11
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A charming small sampler with rows of flowers in various stitches, late 17th century. "Elizabeth
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Late 17th Century Antique English Samplers
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Embroidered Silk Work Memento Mori Morning Scene Sampler Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
substation mahogany frame with gilt slip, the piece is also glazed.
Early 19th century in age, English in
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
H 23.23 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
Pair of English Needlework Pictures, circa 1830
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pair of English needlework pictures, circa 1830
Both of the linen needlework by the same hand
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen, Silk
English Sampler by Jane Briggs Dated 1830 in a Birdseye Maple Frame
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English sampler by Jane Briggs, dated Oct.8, 1830 in a contemporary bird's-eye Maple Frame. The
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Early 19th Century English Other Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
19th Century English Needlework Sampler
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English needlework sampler depicting king and queen.
"Send him victorious happy and
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique English Samplers
English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique English Needlework Sampler by Sarah Rudd, 1695, an exceptionally early needlework and lace
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1690s English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen
English Framed Needlework Sampler by Jane Hodgson, 1822
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Needlework sampler of silk floss on linen in green, brown, and white on a natural linen ground. The
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1820s English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Linen, Silk
Framed 19th Century English Petit Point Sampler, circa 1846
Located in Nantucket, MA
Likely English, this needlework sampler features two alphabet rows; one in block and one in script
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Mid-19th Century British Antique English Samplers
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Glass, Wood
Needlepoint Sampler English Victorian Framed 1793 to 1860 Family Dates
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Needlepoint sampler featuring the birthdays of ten family members named Teasdale (traced
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wool, Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Naive Ship Woolwork
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve Galleon ship wool work sampler, in full sail. Mounted in oak frame. Unattributed. English
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Early 20th Century English Antique English Samplers
Materials
Wool
Mammoth 19th Century English Sampler
Located in New York, NY
Mammoth 19th Century English Sampler to Commemorate Victoria's Ascension to the Throne 1838
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Important English Sampler dated 1772 by Ann Hollensbee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful English sampler is most unusual in its conception and composition, being mostly
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Samplers
English Sampler dated 1845
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This small and very charming sampler, made by Mary Wing of Braceby, features a fine three-chimney
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Fine English Sampler, Early 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
types of English sampler. Imitation and Improvement: The Norfolk Sampler Tradition by Joanne Martin
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19th Century British Antique English Samplers
Fine English Sampler dated 1768
Located in Philadelphia, PA
UV filter glass and is in a black frame with a gold liner.
Samplers and needlework are our
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1760s English George III Antique English Samplers
Red & Green English Sampler dated 1828
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple yet striking, Mary Ann Eliza Collard stitched this appealing sampler in 1828. The neat
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Fine English Sampler dated 1797, Maple Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Britain). Overall this is an unusual sampler, unlike the vast majority of those made by English
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Samplers
1789 English Sampler with Black Lady and Gentleman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very handsome pictorial sampler with strong contrast and rare imagery. A tall flowering tree with a
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique English Samplers
Very Fine and Small English Sampler Needlework, dated 1808
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This small and neatly worked sampler offers an endearing simplicity. Utilizing precise black
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Early 1800s English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Textile
English Sampler from an Important Quaker School, c. 1826
Located in Philadelphia, PA
many of the Ackworth School sampler patterns became hallmarks of excellent samplermaking throughout
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19th Century Antique English Samplers
Sampler with Excellent Aphorism, 1818
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Graphic finely worked English sampler made by Anna Sarjeant, dated 1818. We have not previously
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Christmas / Easter Sampler, dated 1813
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fine English sampler was worked by Hannah Leggett in 1813, and features two verses in tablet
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1810s British Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk, Wool
English Needlework Sampler dated 1768
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We very rarely encounter a sampler, English or American, which is unlike any other known example
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Samplers
English Needlework Sampler by Margaret Thomson
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
An exceptional English needlework sampler worked by Margaret Thomson, age 13, dated 1806. Featuring
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
English Quaker School Alphabet Sampler dated 1809
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quaker school samplers are amongst the most sought after of all schoolgirl samplers and this would
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Fine English Needlework Sampler by Elizabeth Fairleim
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A fine needlework sampler on linen by Elizabeth Fairleim under the tutelage of dame Margaret Miller.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique English Samplers
1739 Dutch Sampler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
small V. While English and American samplers from early periods tend to be vertical in shape, Friesian
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique English Samplers
Excellent New Jersey Quaker Schoolgirl Sampler, Dated 1811
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charlotte Beck worked this excellent sampler while attending the Pine Grove School, a Quaker school
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1810s American Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Materials
Silk
English Woolwork Picture of a Countryside Church
Located in Philadelphia, PA
countryside itself and the sky with its swirls of long wool stitches.
Samplers and needlework are our
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19th Century English Antique English Samplers
Rare Early 18th Century Embroidered Lady's Pocket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautifully embroidered English pocket would have been functional as well as decorative, and
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Early 18th Century English Folk Art Antique English Samplers
Needlework Picture from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
point, favored by both American and English young ladies, they are relatively rare. Across a patchy
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19th Century Antique English Samplers
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An assortment of antique English samplers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique English samplers — often made from fabric, wood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique English samplers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and folk art antique English samplers are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Antique English Samplers?
Prices for antique English samplers start at $125 and top out at $6,999 with the average selling for $1,215.
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