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Georgian Sampler Elizabeth Horn August 1831
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Georgian Sampler Elizabeth Horn August 1831

18th century
Description

A nice Needlework Sampler by Elizabeth Horn completed in August 1831, nicely detailed showing 2 turkeys ,2 squirrels etc, the condition is good the frame could be period

circa 1831

dimensions

width 36 cms

height 44 cms

depth 3 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Silk Needlework Sampler to the Georgian era.

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SA1148019
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Description
A nice Needlework Sampler by Elizabeth Horn completed in August 1831, nicely detailed showing 2 turkeys ,2 squirrels etc, the condition is good the frame could be period

circa 1831

dimensions

width 36 cms

height 44 cms

depth 3 cms

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1148019
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Framed 1831 needlework sampler featuring an embroidered alphabet, religious verse, peacocks, floral borders, and a signature dated August 23 1831.
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Archive I Framed 1831 needlework sampler featuring an embroidered alphabet, religious verse, peacocks, floral borders, and a signature dated August 23 1831.

Georgian Sampler Elizabeth Horn August 1831

Archive II Framed 1831 needlework sampler featuring an embroidered alphabet, religious verse, peacocks, floral borders, and a signature dated August 23 1831. View II
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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Framed 1831 needlework sampler featuring an embroidered alphabet, religious verse, peacocks, floral borders, and a signature dated August 23 1831.
Georgian Sampler Elizabeth Horn August 1831
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Framed 1831 needlework sampler featuring an embroidered alphabet, religious verse, peacocks, floral borders, and a signature dated August 23 1831.
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A Georgian needlework sampler is an embroidered panel crafted primarily by young women to demonstrate proficiency in stitching, typography, and decorative motifs during the 18th and early 19th centuries. These pieces frequently featured alphabets, religious verses, floral borders, and symbolic fauna.

19th-century samplers were typically embroidered on linen or wool canvas substrates using silk, wool, or cotton threads. The cross-stitch and tent-stitch techniques were predominantly employed, framed within moulded wooden surrounds.

Authentic samplers often feature age-related discolouration on the linen, irregular hand-spun threads, and uneven hand stitching. Date inscriptions, named makers, and specific regional motifs characteristic of the era also help verify authenticity.

An antique sampler can be displayed in a gallery wall arrangement alongside traditional prints or placed as a standalone accent above a console table. Pairing historical textiles with clean, modern furniture creates a contrast of textures and periods.

Framed needlework should be hung away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Conservation-grade UV-protective glass and acid-free backing materials are recommended to ensure long-term preservation.
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