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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
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
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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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Located in Cheshire, GB
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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
18th Century Needlework Picture
Located in Richmond, London
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tapestries

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H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 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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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
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
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 ground, in a variety of stitches. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colour...
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Antique 1720s British Folk Art Tapestries

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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 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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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, 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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Antique 1820s English Decorative Art

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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 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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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art

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Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship
Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship

Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship

H 19 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in
Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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
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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Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Linen

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
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 stitch. Simple line border. Colours red, green, blue and silver. Alphabets A-Z in ...
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Antique 1780s More Folk Art

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Silk

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

Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley

H 11 in W 7.3 in D 0.8 in
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
19th Century Philadelphia Sampler in Antique Frame -Dated 1831
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Lydia A. Knight & dated 1831 this fine sampler was found in a Philadelphia . Pennsylvania estate. It is in very good condition but has two areas that are brownish or aged. It ...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Country Tapestries

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Linen

19th Century Philadelphia Sampler in Antique Frame -Dated 1831
19th Century Philadelphia Sampler in Antique Frame -Dated 1831

19th Century Philadelphia Sampler in Antique Frame -Dated 1831

H 12 in W 12 in D 0.1 in
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Decorative Art

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Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830

H 23.25 in W 17.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. All depict countries, cities, seas and landmarks of the respective countries. The first entitled, 'SPAIN and PORTUGAL'. The second, 'MAP OF FRANCE...
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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

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Sampler
Located in Woodbury, CT
An 1840's period school girl needlework with stylistically well done peacocks and florals in an urn.
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

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Linen, Thread, Wool

Sampler
Sampler

Sampler

H 16 in W 16 in
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

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Silk

Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844
Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844

Pennsylvania Sampler, Dated 1844

H 22 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
American Folk Art Sampler, Elizabeth Sarah Wilcox, Mid-19th Century
By Elizabeth Sarah Willcox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Folk Art Sampler, Elizabeth Sarah Wilcox, mid-19th century, wool needlepoint on linen
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical More Folk Art

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American Folk Art Sampler, Elizabeth Sarah Wilcox, Mid-19th Century
American Folk Art Sampler, Elizabeth Sarah Wilcox, Mid-19th Century

American Folk Art Sampler, Elizabeth Sarah Wilcox, Mid-19th Century

H 13 in W 13.5 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
Friendship Sampler Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This unique Sampler Quilt has both traditional and original blocks, many with hearts as an
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

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Cotton

Friendship Sampler Quilt
Friendship Sampler Quilt

Friendship Sampler Quilt

H 70 in Dm 70 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

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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
19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe miniature commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid walnut with waxed finish. Three dovetailed drawers with old fabric lining and original bras...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

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19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler
19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler

19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler

H 7.25 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Embroidered Silk Work Memento Mori Morning Scene Sampler Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A hand embroidered work in muted colors, typical of the scene and subject. The piece would off likely been produced by a young woman and taken many hours to complete. The image de...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Silk, Mahogany

19th Century Embroidered Silk Work Memento Mori Morning Scene Sampler Folk Art
19th Century Embroidered Silk Work Memento Mori Morning Scene Sampler Folk Art

19th Century Embroidered Silk Work Memento Mori Morning Scene Sampler Folk Art

H 23.23 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 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
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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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

English Woolwork Picture of a Countryside Church
English Woolwork Picture of a Countryside Church

English Woolwork Picture of a Countryside Church

H 16 in W 21.5 in
Needlework Picture from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Samplers and needlework are our specialty. If you are interested in more of this type of work please visit
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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art

Needlework Picture from the Mid-19th Century
Needlework Picture from the Mid-19th Century

Needlework Picture from the Mid-19th Century

H 21 in W 23.25 in D 2 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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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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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.

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