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A Good Needlework Sampler Ann B Gilies
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A Good Needlework Sampler Ann B Gilies

19th century
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A nice Georgian needlework sampler Anne B Gillies ,alphabets and over 30 friend or family initials no date but I think circa 1820, the Burr Elm frame is probably original to the sampler the condition is excellent

C 1820

Dimensions

Width 34 cms

Height 42 cms

Depth 3 cms

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Alphabet Sampler to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08907739
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Even fading across the dyed threads: decades of gentle light exposure.
Rows of family initials: traditional Scottish domestic record keeping.
Hand-worked cross-stitch on unbleached linen: early needlework instruction.
Burr veneer cushion-moulded frame: typical contemporary mounting.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129677
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please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. on mobile 07802 196675, or if no answer my home number is 0114 2851486 Sheffield

Description
A nice Georgian needlework sampler Anne B Gillies ,alphabets and over 30 friend or family initials no date but I think circa 1820, the Burr Elm frame is probably original to the sampler the condition is excellent

C 1820

Dimensions

Width 34 cms

Height 42 cms

Depth 3 cms

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Alphabet Sampler to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08907739
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Even fading across the dyed threads: decades of gentle light exposure.
Rows of family initials: traditional Scottish domestic record keeping.
Hand-worked cross-stitch on unbleached linen: early needlework instruction.
Burr veneer cushion-moulded frame: typical contemporary mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129677
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique hand-stitched needlework sampler displaying alphabets, numerals, coronet motifs, and the name Ann B Gillies inside a broad burr wood frame.
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Archive I An antique hand-stitched needlework sampler displaying alphabets, numerals, coronet motifs, and the name Ann B Gillies inside a broad burr wood frame.

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
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An antique hand-stitched needlework sampler displaying alphabets, numerals, coronet motifs, and the name Ann B Gillies inside a broad burr wood frame.
A good needlework sampler Ann B Gilies
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An antique hand-stitched needlework sampler displaying alphabets, numerals, coronet motifs, and the name Ann B Gillies inside a broad burr wood frame.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLinen, Thread, Burr Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAlphabet stitching, Coronet motif, Family initials, Burr wood frame
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian textile art piece presents a hand-stitched needlework sampler framed within a broad burr wood moulding featuring a warm brown grain and mitred corners. The linen background holds embroidered alphabets, numerals, coronet motifs, and over thirty friend or family initials, culminating in the stitched name of Ann B Gillies near the lower edge. Multicoloured threads in soft greens, reds, and dark tones form the detailed stitching within an octagonal decorative border, protected under a glazed front. The object measures 42 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Positioned for display in a domestic setting, this sampler suits placement on a narrow wall space within a hallway, study, or traditional living room. The English country house aesthetic integrates easily with period or transitional interiors, bringing texture and historical interest to flat surfaces. The compact dimensions allow hanging in restricted vertical expanses where larger pictures or mirrors do not fit, providing an authentic focal point for collectors of historic textiles and vernacular needlework.

FAQs

Needlework samplers originated as practical references for embroiderers to practice stitches and record patterns. By the 18th and 19th centuries, they became a standard element of female education, used to demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and needlework proficiency through stitched alphabets, numbers, and decorative motifs.

Traditional samplers were hand-stitched on natural linen or wool canvas backings using silk or wool threads. Frames from the period were frequently crafted from native hardwoods, including burr maple, walnut, or pine, and fitted with early sheet glass.

Authentic period samplers display natural age-related character, such as minor fading, thread oxidisation, and slight discoloration of the linen ground. Examination of the stitching technique, thread composition, alphabet typography, and framing materials helps confirm historical authenticity.

Antique samplers serve as distinctive wall decor when framed individually or grouped in a gallery display. They add historical texture to traditional spaces and provide contrast when paired with contemporary furnishings in eclectic interiors.

To prevent deterioration, keep historic textiles away from direct sunlight and moisture. Mount them using acid-free archival materials behind UV-filtering glass, avoiding contact between the glass surface and the stitched threadwork.
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