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19th Century Sampler
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century sampler with stitched religious inscription and floral decoration. Dated to 1840.
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19th Century European Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

18th Century American Sampler
Located in Huntington, NY
18th Century American Sampler In period frame This specific sampler features stylized images of
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1740s American American Colonial Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Maple Framed Needlework Sampler
Located in Southampton, GB
Hand Crafted Needlework Sampler in a Maple Frame. This sampler features the alphabet, religious
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Late 19th Century English Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood, Maple

Early 19th Century French Lace Sampler A Sampler in the true sense
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century French Lace Sampler A Sampler in the true sense, many lace samples presented in
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric

Antique Miniature Sampler with House
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler with a House. The sampler is worked in wool and silk threads on a linen
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Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Emma Morgan - 1844 Embroidery, Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming sampler by Erin Morgan, age six, of Lowton School. Dated 1844. Presented in an oak frame
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Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique 1874 Child's Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler by Mary Morgan dated 1874 with words: "When my father and my mother
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Glass, Wood

Scottish Antique Band Sampler, 1754
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Scottish George II Band Sampler, stitched in 1754. The sampler is worked in wool threads on a
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1750s Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming child's diminutive needlepoint on linen, American sampler, measuring 10" x 10
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare and colorful Persian Bakhtiari sampler (wagireh) rug. Measures: 3'3'' x 4'8''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Samplers

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Wool

Tribal Bakhtiari Sampler Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
a2nd quarte of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug Measures: 1'8'' x 1'10''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Kate Rouse - Framed 1844 Victorian Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Victorian sampler, hand-embroidered by Kate Rouse in May 1844, aged 8 years. Cases of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Elizabeth Collins, George III 1767 Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful 1767 sampler depicting the alphabet and floral motif. Signed and dated. Presented in a
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18th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

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
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Early 1800s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
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1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

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 Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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1830s Antique 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
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Early 19th Century Antique 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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Berlin Wool-work Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler depicting samples of lace patterns, florals, bird and geometric
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19th Century Country Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Wool

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
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1830s English Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

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
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1790s English George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful George VI sampler, hand embroidered by Leah Young in 1827. Cases of the alphabet, birds
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Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Victorian Norfolk Sampler, 1845, by EJ White
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Norfolk Sampler, 1845, by EJ White. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
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1840s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1834 'Knowledge' Sampler by Ann Kelk. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety
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1830s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

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
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1820s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique French Cabinet maker wood sampler / display
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A finely crafted antique French cabinetmaker’s wood sampler, presented as a sphere mounted on a
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Early 1900s French Antique Samplers

Materials

Boxwood, Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut

Regency Period Sampler, 1827, by Maria Thurgood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Maria Thurgood. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Framed Early 19th Century Georgian Needlework Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful Georgian sampler detailing cases of the alphabet, figures and trees. Created by Alice
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Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Georgian Scottish Sampler, 1793, by Anne Williamson
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1793, by Anne Williamson. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a
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1790s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Badjar Sampler rug. This large wagireh (design sampler) shows half an ivory
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, sealed with acid-free backing Measures: Sampler: 18 x 12 in.(45.8 x 30.5 cm.) Frame: 21 x 15 1/8 in
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1810s Georgian Antique Samplers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mary Ann Vaughn - 1844 Embroidery, Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
Name inscribed. Presented in a wooden frame. On cotton.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Band Sampler, 1693, by Sarah Maydman
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William and Mary period Band Sampler, 1693, by Sarah Maydman. The sampler is worked in silk threads
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1690s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Regency Period Sampler, 1825, by Emily White
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, stitched in 1825, by Emily White. The sampler is worked in silk threads on
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1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Hannah Pearse New Hampshire Needlework Sampler, 1814
Located in Savannah, GA
Portsmouth, New Hampsire needlework sampler attributed to Hannah Sheafe Pearse (1803-1825) in
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1810s American Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Giltwood

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Georgian Sampler, 1803, Jane Muncy Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1803, Jane Muncy Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
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Early 1800s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

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
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1790s George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

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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1840s Antique 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
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1820s English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 7'2
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827, a needlework sampler on linen panel
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1820s American Federal Antique Samplers

Materials

Thread, Linen

19th Century French Cast Iron Sampler Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French cast iron miniature sampler bed with white painted patina and brass finial decorative
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Late 19th Century French Antique Samplers

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century American Framed Alphabet Embroidery Sampler
Located in Queens, NY
American Country small embroidered sampler with green and red alphabet in stained wood frame
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19th Century American Country Antique Samplers

Materials

Wood

Antique Sampler, 1815, by Ann Platt Aged 11
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1815, by Ann Platt. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
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1810s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

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
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1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Handmade Kurdish Rug/A Sampler, Ornak
Located in Evanston, IL
Ornak is a rug sampler, for corner of the rug. Antique Kurdish rugs and bags are renowned for their
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Georgian Sampler, 1779, by Mary Lee, Country Scene
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1779, by Mary Lee, 10 Years Old. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
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1770s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Ann Baker - Framed 1747, George II Needlework Sampler
By Ann Baker
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming George II sampler, hand embroidered by Ann Baker in 1747, aged 13. The sampler depicts
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18th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

George II Band Sampler, 1741, by Martha Hayter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1741 Georgian Band Sampler by Martha Hayter. The sampler is worked in silk on canvas ground, in a
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1740s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

George II Band Sampler, dated 1678, stitched by EV
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Restoration period band sampler, dated 1678, stither with initials EV. The sampler is worked in
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17th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Simply a beautiful and well made "American Sampler On Linen" with initials "MCB" bordered in blue
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Persian Malayer Vagireh Sampler Rug, circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Highly collectible Persian Malayer sampler rug,this cute piece is testimonial to the process of how
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1920s Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

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 Samplers

Materials

Wool

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Antique Samplers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique samplers available for sale. Each of these unique antique samplers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Antique 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. There are many kinds of antique samplers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Georgian and Victorian antique samplers are of considerable interest. Many antique samplers are appealing in their simplicity, but Ziegler & Co., Ann Lee Burtin and Atelier Lam produced popular antique samplers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Samplers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,005, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.