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Antique Victorian Sampler

Kate Rouse - Framed 1844 Victorian Sampler
Kate Rouse - Framed 1844 Victorian Sampler

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.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Tapestry

Victorian Sampler, 1851, by Mary James
Victorian Sampler, 1851, by Mary James

Victorian Sampler, 1851, by Mary James

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1851, by Mary James. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground.

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1850s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite
Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite

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 Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896

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 Victorian period, dated to 1896.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin

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.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1842, by Ann Minter Aged 8 Years
Antique Sampler, 1842, by Ann Minter Aged 8 Years

Antique Sampler, 1842, by Ann Minter Aged 8 Years

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1842, by Ann Minter Aged 8 Years.

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1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox

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 ground, mainly in cross stitch.

Category

1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, c.1850, by Elizabeth Carter, Sussex
Antique Sampler, c.1850, by Elizabeth Carter, Sussex

Antique Sampler, c.1850, by Elizabeth Carter, Sussex

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, c.1850, by Elizabeth Carter. The sampler is worked in wool and silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill
Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1837, by Marianne Butland Gill.

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1830s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen

Antique Needlepoint Sampler, English, Handmade, Embroidered Panel, Victorian
Antique Needlepoint Sampler, English, Handmade, Embroidered Panel, Victorian

Antique Needlepoint Sampler, English, Handmade, Embroidered Panel, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique needlepoint sampler. An English, handmade embroidered decorative panel, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Maple

Victorian Norfolk Sampler, 1845, by EJ White
Victorian Norfolk Sampler, 1845, by EJ White

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, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering leafy border. Colours green, black, brown and ...

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1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Small Antique Tabletop Sampler, English, Embroidered, Miniature Stool, Victorian
Small Antique Tabletop Sampler, English, Embroidered, Miniature Stool, Victorian

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, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Needlework Sampler, English, Framed, Embroidery Panel, Victorian, C.1854
Antique Needlework Sampler, English, Framed, Embroidery Panel, Victorian, C.1854

Antique Needlework Sampler, English, Framed, Embroidery Panel, Victorian, C.1854

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique needlework sampler. An English, framed embroidered panel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton, Glass

ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME

ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign I ha...

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1830s English William IV Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton

Antique Scottish Sampler, c.1840, by Helen Smith
Antique Scottish Sampler, c.1840, by Helen Smith

Antique Scottish Sampler, c.1840, by Helen Smith

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Scottish Sampler, with a house and a thistle motif.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

ANTIQUE 1837 MARGARET CAIRNS KiNG WILLIAM IV NEEDLE WORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER
ANTIQUE 1837 MARGARET CAIRNS KiNG WILLIAM IV NEEDLE WORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER

ANTIQUE 1837 MARGARET CAIRNS KiNG WILLIAM IV NEEDLE WORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1837 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King William IV by Margaret Cai...

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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton, Wood

ANTiQUE 1825 ORIGINAL KING GEORGE IV NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER ELIZA ANN PRATT
ANTiQUE 1825 ORIGINAL KING GEORGE IV NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER ELIZA ANN PRATT

ANTiQUE 1825 ORIGINAL KING GEORGE IV NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER ELIZA ANN PRATT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1825 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King George IV by Eliza Ann Pra...

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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American Mid-Victorian Folk Art Children's Sampler, Dated 1860
American Mid-Victorian Folk Art Children's Sampler, Dated 1860

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 full alphabet both in capitals and lowercase, numbers 1-9, multiple baskets of flowe...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen

19th Century Sampler Signed and Dated E. Berlyn 1880 Pastoral Views UK
19th Century Sampler Signed and Dated E. Berlyn 1880 Pastoral Views UK

19th Century Sampler Signed and Dated E. Berlyn 1880 Pastoral Views UK

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This 19th-century sampler, signed and dated by E. Berlyn in 1880, is a charming piece of needlework from the United Kingdom. The sampler features intricate pastoral views, including ...

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Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Wool, Linen

Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley
Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley

Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley

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H 11.5 in W 8.9 in D 1.4 in

Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1841, by Mary Croesley. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch.

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1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13
Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch.

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1850s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Fanny Soriveno - Framed 19th Century Embroidery, Victorian Needlework Sampler
Fanny Soriveno - Framed 19th Century Embroidery, Victorian Needlework Sampler

Fanny Soriveno - Framed 19th Century Embroidery, Victorian Needlework Sampler

Located in Corsham, GB

An intricate Victorian sampler by the young Fanny Soriveno, displaying the alphabet in threads of green and yellow.Presented in a beautiful wood veneer frame.

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19th Century Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14
Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, stitched in 1839 by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14.

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1830s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

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 period and later, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Tapestry

ANTIQUE 1848 ORIGINAL MiD VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER HARDWOOD FRAME
ANTIQUE 1848 ORIGINAL MiD VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER HARDWOOD FRAME

ANTIQUE 1848 ORIGINAL MiD VICTORIAN NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER HARDWOOD FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1848 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of Queen Victorian by young Mary A...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain
Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1879 Bristol Orphanage sampler by M Mountain. The sampler is worked in red thread on linen ground. Multiple alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case, in a variety of fonts. Numbers...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique 1888 Mary Campbell Fc School of Scotland Victorian Needlework Sampler
Antique 1888 Mary Campbell Fc School of Scotland Victorian Needlework Sampler

Antique 1888 Mary Campbell Fc School of Scotland Victorian Needlework Sampler

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1888 dated needlework Mary Campbell FC School sampler from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they are date...

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton

Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s
Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s

Antique Early Victorian Folk Art Needlework Sampler In Gilt Frame, 1830s

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FRAMED SAMPLER A charming and decorative sampler with a wealth of animals, buildings, plants and flowers depicted in a folky, naive style within a floral border. The sample...

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1830s British Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

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Textile, Cotton, 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

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique House Sampler, 1840 by Esther Nunn. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colors green, cream, yellow, browns a...

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1840s English Folk Art Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

19th Century Irish Needlework Embroidery Sampler

19th Century Irish Needlework Embroidery Sampler

Located in Long Island City, NY

This charming needlepoint cross-stich sampler is embroidered with the alphabet and numbers, and with the poem "Happy Choice." Surrounding these carefully stitched letters are a varie...

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1830s Irish Early Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley
Antique Sampler, 1837, Woodcock by Mary Staley

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 ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours red, blue, pink, g...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk, Wood

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn
Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn

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 stitch throughout. Simple line border. Black thread throughout. Alphabets A-Z in u...

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1830s English Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler

Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton

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

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George

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H 16.3 in W 16.3 in D 1.2 in

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Scottish Sampler, 1844, by Jean George. The sampler is worked in wool threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch.

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1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Wool

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton

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

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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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

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

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1847 Victorian period Sampler by Willimina McD Leslie Aged 12.

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1840s English Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind
Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind

Antique Sampler, 1840, by Emma Lind

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H 12.3 in W 11.4 in D 1.6 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 cross stitch.

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1840s Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen

Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell
Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell

Victorian Miniature Sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian miniature sampler, 1846, by Sarah Mitchell.

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1840s English Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Silk

Large Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint, Political Poster, Victorian
Large Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint, Political Poster, Victorian

Large Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint, Political Poster, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique school sampler. An English, needlepoint pupil's embroidery display with political poster to verso, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Tapestry

Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint Embroidery Display, Victorian, 1884
Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint Embroidery Display, Victorian, 1884

Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint Embroidery Display, Victorian, 1884

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique school sampler. An English, needlepoint pupil's embroidery display, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1884.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Cotton

Needlepoint Sampler English Victorian Framed 1793 to 1860  Family Dates
Needlepoint Sampler English Victorian Framed 1793 to 1860  Family Dates

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 to England.).

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Wool, Glass, Mahogany

1819 Sampler made by Ann Wareing in Victorian Period Frame, English
1819 Sampler made by Ann Wareing in Victorian Period Frame, English

1819 Sampler made by Ann Wareing in Victorian Period Frame, English

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1819 Sampler made by Ann Wareing in Victorian period frame, English.

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1810s English Antique Victorian Sampler

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian
Antique Scottish Sampler, 1840, by Mary & Christian

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 linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, li...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Sampler

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Linen

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Antique Victorian Sampler For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique victorian sampler for your home. Each antique victorian sampler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique victorian sampler, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique victorian sampler made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. A well-made antique victorian sampler has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mary Jane Wright are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Sampler?

Prices for an antique victorian sampler can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $8,142, while the average can fetch as much as $1,101.

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