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Needle Work Sampler Elizabeth Norman 1808 Aged 12years
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Needle Work Sampler Elizabeth Norman 1808 Aged 12years

18th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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A nice Georgian needle work sampler by Elizabeth Norman aged 12 years and dated 1808. Lots of details, birds butterflies, stags ,trees etc, the condition is very good behind glass possibly re framed

Circa 1808

Dimensions

Width 38 cms

Height 40 cms

Depth 3 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Sampler to the Georgian era.

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SA1122597
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Description
A nice Georgian needle work sampler by Elizabeth Norman aged 12 years and dated 1808.
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Lots of details, birds butterflies, stags ,trees etc, the condition is very good behind glass possibly re framed.
Wickersley Antiques

Circa 1808

Dimensions

Width 38 cms

Height 40 cms

Depth 3 cms

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Sampler to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122597
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Caenby Corner
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DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A framed antique linen needlework sampler featuring stitched text, geometric trees, animals, and decorative borders.
Needle work sampler Elizabeth Norman 1808 aged 12years
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A framed antique linen needlework sampler featuring stitched text, geometric trees, animals, and decorative borders.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLinen, Silk thread, Wood
  • ColourBeige
  • MotifsCross stitch embroidery, Stitched verse, Stylised trees and fauna, Geometric border
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Needlework samplers originated as reference guides for practicing various stitches and patterns before paper pattern books became widely available. By the 18th and 19th centuries, creating a sampler became a standard educational exercise for young girls to demonstrate their proficiency in needlecraft, literacy, and arithmetic.

Traditional samplers were typically stitched using silk or wool threads on a linen or linsey-woolsey ground fabric. The stitching often incorporated a variety of foundational embroidery techniques, most notably cross stitch, satin stitch, and eyelet stitch, framed within patterned borders.

Authentic period samplers can be identified by examining the natural fibres of the backing fabric under magnification, the presence of hand-spun or early machine-spun threads, and natural fading or oxidisation consistent with age. Genuine pieces often display naive spelling errors in stitched text and organic irregularities characteristic of handcrafting.

An antique sampler adds historical depth and texture to modern interiors when hung against neutral walls or placed within a gallery wall arrangement. Pairing the piece with simple wooden or minimalist frames allows the intricate textile details to remain the focal point without visual competition.

Historic textiles require protection from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fibre degradation and fading. Framing should ideally utilise UV-filtering conservation glass and acid-free backing materials, ensuring the fabric never makes direct contact with the glass surface.
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