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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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Antique 1820s English Decorative Art

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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, 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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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 Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1787, by Marion Erskine. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
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Antique 1780s Tapestries

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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
Antique Sampler Stitched in 1736, Scottish
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
peacock with a 7 branched tail. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in a variety of
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Antique 1730s English Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Sampler Stitched in 1736, Scottish
Antique Sampler Stitched in 1736, Scottish

Antique Sampler Stitched in 1736, Scottish

H 12.4 in W 8.5 in D 1.2 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
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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
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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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk

H 10 in W 8.5 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
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Antique 1790s George III Tapestries

Materials

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, 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
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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Antique 1780s More Folk Art

Materials

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
Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair Georgian Samplers, worked in 1803 by Ruth Orsmond. Both examples are worked in silk threads on
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Antique Early 1800s Tapestries

Materials

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 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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Antique 1830s Tapestries

Materials

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
Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
. Mounting: The sampler is stitched onto a linen backing, which is framed with the red silk ribbon border
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tapestries

Materials

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
Early 19th century Scottish sampler by Mary Souter. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on a
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Antique 1820s Tapestries

Materials

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
Large Antique Band Sampler, c.1725, by Mary Gatehouse
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Large Antique Band Sampler, c.1725, by Mary Gatehouse. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen
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Antique 1720s British Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Antique Band Sampler, c.1725, by Mary Gatehouse
Large Antique Band Sampler, c.1725, by Mary Gatehouse

Large Antique Band Sampler, c.1725, by Mary Gatehouse

H 35 in W 14.2 in D 1 in
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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Antique 1820s American Federal Decorative Art

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Thread, Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827

American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827

H 16 in W 14 in D 1 in
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming American Sampler by "Clara R. Nolan"; well made, bright and colorful, with an intricate
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Antique 1880s Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

American Child's Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"

H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, 'ITALY'. The samplers are worked in silk thread on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Borders
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tapestries

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Linen

Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France
Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France

Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France

H 6.3 in W 8.3 in D 1.6 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
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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

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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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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
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Decorative Art

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American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820

H 20.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
18th Century Needlework Picture
Located in Richmond, London
A charming petit-point needlework picture of floral design, in its original convex moulding frame. English, late 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tapestries

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18th Century Needlework Picture
18th Century Needlework Picture

18th Century Needlework Picture

H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 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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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
Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian needlepoint image of butterflies in a burl wood frame under glass. The oval wool stitchery on a green background in a newer shadow frame in a burl wood grain.
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Tapestries

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies
Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies

Victorian Framed Needlework of Butterflies

H 28 in W 47 in D 1.5 in
American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Hollywood, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of knowledge good and evil. Adam and Eve with the serpent. Worked by Ann Lee Burtin, a...
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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
Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful antique Suzani textile embroidery made by nomadic Turkmen tribe as a sampler for probably of larger Suzani design, or just for decorative use, show the mastery of the art o...
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Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Shadow Boxes

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Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box
Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box

Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box

H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Black Star Jacket from the Hmong People, Laos, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Black star jacket from the Hmong people Laos, early 20th century A boldly decorated jacket with bright appliqué’ star shapes and intricate cross-stitch embroidery is a unique example...
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Early 20th Century Laotian Tribal Textiles

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Black Star Jacket from the Hmong People, Laos, Early 20th Century
Black Star Jacket from the Hmong People, Laos, Early 20th Century

Black Star Jacket from the Hmong People, Laos, Early 20th Century

H 13 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1820, by Mary Bishop. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours pink, black, green, gold, blue, ...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Tapestries

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Linen

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
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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Antique 1820s English Regency Tapestries

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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
Schumacher Annika Floral Tapestry Box Pillow 18x12", in Multi on Cocoa
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Annika Floral Tapestry with a box edge finish. Based on original artwork that was hand-drawn in our studio, Annika Floral Tapestry in multi-on-cocoa derives its ...
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Schumacher Annika Floral Tapestry Box Pillow 18x12", in Multi on Cocoa
Schumacher Annika Floral Tapestry Box Pillow 18x12", in Multi on Cocoa

Schumacher Annika Floral Tapestry Box Pillow 18x12", in Multi on Cocoa

H 12 in W 18 in D 5 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
1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Graphite on paper drawing of houses on a hill by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) circa 1935. Presented in a custom hardwood frame with all archival materials and UV protectant gl...
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado
1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado

Charles Ragland Bunnell
1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado, circa 1935

H 21 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in
Framed Needlepoint Still Life Fruit Bowl
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage framed needlepoint features an intricate still life image of a fruit bowl and a solid wood frame. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see photos for ...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Tapestries

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Framed Needlepoint Still Life Fruit Bowl
Framed Needlepoint Still Life Fruit Bowl

Framed Needlepoint Still Life Fruit Bowl

H 26 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
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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Antique 1830s Scottish Victorian Antiquities

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Cotton

Antique 1830 Margret McDonald of Scotland Age 10 William IV Needlework Sampler
Antique 1830 Margret McDonald of Scotland Age 10 William IV Needlework Sampler

Antique 1830 Margret McDonald of Scotland Age 10 William IV Needlework Sampler

H 17.92 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Queen Anne Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours black, red, pale gr...
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Antique 1710s English Tapestries

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Linen

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

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

H 15 in W 8.3 in D 0.5 in

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Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"rural" cemetery movement. The sampler was worked in silk on linen and is in excellent condition. It
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Antique 1820s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

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Linen, Silk

Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824
Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824

Cambridge, Massachusetts Sampler Dated 1824

H 20.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
19th Century English Sampler Painting
By Elizabeth Metcalf
Located in Montreal, Quebec
threads on linen. Rows of alphabets, numbers and "Elizabeth Metcalf Wrought this Sampler in the (blank
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19th Century English Sampler Painting

19th Century English Sampler Painting

H 8.86 in W 8.47 in
Antique Sampler, 1721 Alphabet Sampler by Judeth Skinner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Band sampler by Judeth Skinner dated 1721. Worked in silk and cotton on linen ground, in a great
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Antique 1720s British Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1721 Alphabet Sampler by Judeth Skinner
Antique Sampler, 1721 Alphabet Sampler by Judeth Skinner

Antique Sampler, 1721 Alphabet Sampler by Judeth Skinner

H 16.8 in W 8.8 in D 1.1 in
Antique Sampler Silkwork Band Sampler, circa 1740
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler silkwork band sampler, circa 1740. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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Antique 1740s English Other Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Sampler Silkwork Band Sampler, circa 1740
Antique Sampler Silkwork Band Sampler, circa 1740

Antique Sampler Silkwork Band Sampler, circa 1740

H 18.1 in W 8.3 in D 0.4 in
Antique Sampler, 1826, by Eliza Field
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1826 verse and motif sampler by Eliza Field. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a
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Antique 1820s English Folk Art More Folk Art

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1826, by Eliza Field
Antique Sampler, 1826, by Eliza Field

Antique Sampler, 1826, by Eliza Field

H 16.3 in W 12.799 in D 0.902 in
Miniature Antique Sampler by Frances Gill
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Miniature sampler by Frances Gill, worked in silk on a very fine ground in a variety of stitches
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Decorative Art

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Linen, Wood

Miniature Antique Sampler by Frances Gill
Miniature Antique Sampler by Frances Gill

Miniature Antique Sampler by Frances Gill

H 4.2 in W 4.1 in D 0.9 in
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Scottish House Sampler stitched by Elisabeth Murray in 1811. The sampler is worked in silk
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Antique 1810s Scottish Georgian More Folk Art

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Linen

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray

H 15.75 in W 12.5 in D 0.8 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
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley. The sampler is worked in fine wool on a linen
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Art

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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 Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1838, Mary Routh. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on linen ground, in a
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh

H 19.5 in W 16.5 in L 19.5 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
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Antique 1830s Tapestries

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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
Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1824 Sampler by Mary Richards aged 13. The sampler is finely worked in silk on a linen ground
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Tapestries

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Linen

Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13
Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13

Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13

H 15.6 in W 12 in D 0.9 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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Antique 1820s English Folk Art Tapestries

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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, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1814 Ackworth School Sampler, by Deborah Smith. The sampler is worked in black silk thread on a
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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Tapestries

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Linen, Silk

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School
Antique Sampler, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School

H 12.6 in W 8.3 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1784, Double Sided ‘European’
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Double sided antique sampler, 1784, of continental European origin. The sampler is worked in silk
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Antique 1780s Dutch Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1784, Double Sided ‘European’
Antique Sampler, 1784, Double Sided ‘European’

Antique Sampler, 1784, Double Sided ‘European’

H 20.5 in W 14 in L 20.5 in
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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Antique 1740s English Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile

Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
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 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 Sampler, 1836, by Alis Williams
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1836, By Alis Williams. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1836, by Alis Williams
Antique Sampler, 1836, by Alis Williams

Antique Sampler, 1836, by Alis Williams

H 19 in W 12.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Sampler, 1823, by Elizabeth Ewen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1823 House Sampler by Elizabeth Ewen. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety
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Antique 1820s English Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile

Antique Sampler, 1823, by Elizabeth Ewen
Antique Sampler, 1823, by Elizabeth Ewen

Antique Sampler, 1823, by Elizabeth Ewen

H 15.7 in W 12.2 in D 0.6 in
Antique Sampler, 1832 by Jane Bennett
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 Sampler by Jane Bennett. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

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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, 1832, by Sarah Pountain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1832 sampler by Sarah Pountain. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1832, by Sarah Pountain
Antique Sampler, 1832, by Sarah Pountain

Antique Sampler, 1832, by Sarah Pountain

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1834 Sampler by Ann Jones. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

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Textile

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones

H 16.1 in W 12.6 in L 16.1 in
Antique Sampler, 1805, by Frances Spriggs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1805 sampler by Frances Spriggs. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of
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Antique Early 1800s English Folk Art Tapestries

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Silk

Antique Sampler, 1805, by Frances Spriggs
Antique Sampler, 1805, by Frances Spriggs

Antique Sampler, 1805, by Frances Spriggs

H 16 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Antique Sampler, 1809, by Ann Shaw
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1809 sampler by Ann Shaw. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches
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Antique Early 1800s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1809, by Ann Shaw
Antique Sampler, 1809, by Ann Shaw

Antique Sampler, 1809, by Ann Shaw

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 1 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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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
William IV Sampler, 1834, by Emma ManWaring. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

Antique 1830s Tapestries

Materials

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, 1747 by Dorothy Newton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground. Simple line
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Antique 1740s English Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton
Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton

Antique Sampler, 1747 by Dorothy Newton

H 13 in W 8 in D 1 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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Antique 1820s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
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
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Decorative Art

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
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
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Antique 1820s Regency Tapestries

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
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Sarah Pugh Aged 12
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Scottish sampler dated 1812 by Sarah Pugh. Worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches
Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Sarah Pugh Aged 12
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Sarah Pugh Aged 12

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Sarah Pugh Aged 12

H 12.2 in W 8.7 in D 1 in
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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Antique 1830s English Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, with Crowns

H 2.6 in W 3.8 in D 0.299 in
Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain. The sampler is finely worked in silk on linen ground, in
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Antique 1790s English Folk Art Tapestries

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, 1838, by Harriett Tremayne Stevens
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1838 Sampler by Harriett Tremayne Stevens. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1838, by Harriett Tremayne Stevens
Antique Sampler, 1838, by Harriett Tremayne Stevens

Antique Sampler, 1838, by Harriett Tremayne Stevens

H 13.4 in W 13.4 in D 0.8 in
Antique Darning Sampler, 1779 by Hannah Kent
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1778 Darning Sampler by Hannah Kent. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of
Category

Antique 1770s English Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Darning Sampler, 1779 by Hannah Kent
Antique Darning Sampler, 1779 by Hannah Kent

Antique Darning Sampler, 1779 by Hannah Kent

H 13.8 in W 14.2 in D 0.6 in
Antique Framed Hand Crafted Needlework ABC Alphabet Sampler Dated 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique ABC alphabet sampler offers hand crafted needlework alphabet on linen, lower right right
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Linen

Antique Framed Hand Crafted Needlework ABC Alphabet Sampler Dated 1830
Antique Framed Hand Crafted Needlework ABC Alphabet Sampler Dated 1830

Antique Framed Hand Crafted Needlework ABC Alphabet Sampler Dated 1830

H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Antique Sampler, circa 1810, by Elizabeth Jump
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Elizabeth Jump sampler. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches
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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, circa 1810, by Elizabeth Jump
Antique Sampler, circa 1810, by Elizabeth Jump

Antique Sampler, circa 1810, by Elizabeth Jump

H 4.73 in W 4.53 in D 0.4 in
Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1781 Antique Sampler by Elizabeth Royce. Framed in an old ebonised wooden frame, with rippled old
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Antique 1780s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. The sampler is
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Antique 1790s English Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden
Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden

Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden

H 13 in W 12.75 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, circa 1830, by Mary Ann Smith. The sampler is worked in silk a on linen
Category

Antique 1830s English Tapestries

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
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
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Tapestries

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, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1837, antique Sampler by Mary Peckham Age 9. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in
Category

Antique 1830s English Other Tapestries

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
Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Small antique sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground
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Antique 1770s English Folk Art Tapestries

Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins
Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins

Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins

H 4.73 in W 3.25 in D 0.4 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

Antique 1810s English Folk Art Tapestries

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, 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

Antique 1830s More Folk Art

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
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Scottish sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Tapestries

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, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Sampler by Hannah Prince stitched in 1834. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a
Category

Antique 1830s Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13
Antique Sampler, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13

H 18.5 in W 13 in D 1.4 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
Category

Antique 1770s English Other Tapestries

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
Antique Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in
Category

Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
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
Category

Antique 1780s English Other Tapestries

Materials

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
Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a
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Antique 1770s English Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert
Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert

Georgian Sampler, 1774, by Mary Lambert

H 11.8 in W 9.4 in D 0.8 in
RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YEARS 1804.THIS SAMPLER WAS EXECUTED ON HOMEMADE FLAX RAW LINEN AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION.THIS IS A
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED
RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED

RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED

H 16 in W 12 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
Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Tapestries

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
Category

Antique 1730s English Folk Art Tapestries

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, 1777, Adam & Eve
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique sampler, 1777, by LI. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of
Category

Antique 1770s English Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1777, Adam & Eve
Antique Sampler, 1777, Adam & Eve

Antique Sampler, 1777, Adam & Eve

H 13.25 in W 11.5 in D 1 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
Category

Antique 1840s Tapestries

Materials

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

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
Antique 19th Century Sampler from Philadelphia Dated 1804
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine school girl sampler was found in a collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is dated
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Antique 19th Century Sampler from Philadelphia Dated 1804
Antique 19th Century Sampler from Philadelphia Dated 1804

Antique 19th Century Sampler from Philadelphia Dated 1804

H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Sampler, 1828, Jane Susannah Randall
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1828, Solomons Temple, by Jane Susannah Randall. The sampler is worked in silk on
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Antique 1820s English Folk Art Tapestries

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, 1814, by Christian Langford
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1814 Sampler by Christian Langford. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of
Category

Antique 1810s English Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Christian Langford
Antique Sampler, 1814, by Christian Langford

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Christian Langford

H 15.4 in W 11.8 in D 1.2 in
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Antique Samplers On Linen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique samplers on linen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, linen and silk, every antique samplers on linen was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique samplers on linen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. An antique samplers on linen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Samplers On Linen?

An antique samplers on linen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,933, while the lowest priced sells for $768 and the highest can go for as much as $5,200.

Finding the Right tapestry for You

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.

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