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Georgian Needlework Sampler. Adam & Eve. Ann Richards Barrow Upon Soar.

19th century
Sold 3 April 2026 · Krave Antiques
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This fascinating needlework sampler of Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden, titled Paradise is an original piece of folk art that was hand sewn by Ann Richards of Barrow Upon Soar in 1819.

This beautiful sampler which has lots of details including Adam & Eve, apple tree with serpent, flowers and a five line verse is a good size being 50 cm in width and comes in it's original wooden frame.

A fabulous Georgian example that is in excellent condition and over 200 years old.

Date: 1819.

Dimensions: Width: 50 cm (19 3/4"). Height: 47.5 cm (18 1/2"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4").

Weight: 2260 g.

Framed and glazed.

Condition: Very good antique condition with some age related wear, marks and light fading. Frame has some age related wear, staining under glass and shrinkage. Comes in it's original wooden frame. The back has been re-sealed. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the framed sampler is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Georgian Needlework Sampler to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205713
Dealers Internal Reference
GAES3048
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Description
This fascinating needlework sampler of Adam & Eve in the garden of Eden, titled Paradise is an original piece of folk art that was hand sewn by Ann Richards of Barrow Upon Soar in 1819.

This beautiful sampler which has lots of details including Adam & Eve, apple tree with serpent, flowers and a five line verse is a good size being 50 cm in width and comes in it's original wooden frame.

fig 1. A framed antique Georgian needlework sampler featuring Adam and Eve beneath a tree, bordered by floral motifs and inscribed with text.
fig 1. Georgian Needlework Sampler. Adam & Eve. Ann Richards Barrow Upon Soar.

A fabulous Georgian example that is in excellent condition and over 200 years old.

Date: 1819.

Dimensions: Width: 50 cm (19 3/4"). Height: 47.5 cm (18 1/2"). Depth: 3 cm (1 1/4").

Weight: 2260 g.

Framed and glazed.

fig 2. A framed antique Georgian needlework sampler featuring Adam and Eve beneath a tree, bordered by floral motifs and inscribed with text.
fig 2. Georgian Needlework Sampler. Adam & Eve. Ann Richards Barrow Upon Soar.

Condition: Very good antique condition with some age related wear, marks and light fading. Frame has some age related wear, staining under glass and shrinkage. Comes in it's original wooden frame. The back has been re-sealed. Please see pictures.

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Please note that only the framed sampler is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.
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Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Georgian Needlework Sampler to the 1800s.

Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205713
Dealers Internal Ref
GAES3048
Krave Antiques
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A framed antique Georgian needlework sampler featuring Adam and Eve beneath a tree, bordered by floral motifs and inscribed with text.
Georgian Needlework Sampler. Adam & Eve. Ann Richards Barrow Upon Soar.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLinen, silk thread, wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAdam and Eve, Tree of life, Floral border, Calligraphic text
  • SizeH 47.5 cm (19 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A Georgian needlework sampler is a piece of embroidered textile craft created primarily during the 18th and early 19th centuries by young women in Britain to demonstrate proficiency in various stitches, alphabets, and pictorial motifs such as biblical scenes.

These pieces were typically worked in silk or wool threads on a linen or canvas ground fabric using cross stitch, satin stitch, and eyelet hole stitches, often finished with a geometric or floral border.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-spun linen with irregular weave characteristics, natural dye colours in the threads that have mellowed with age, hand-carved wooden frames, and often include the makers name, location, and a date.

This type of textile art works well when hung on a neutral wall in a traditional or transitional space, pairing historical texture with clean modern lines to create a focal point in a study, hallway, or living room.

Antique textiles should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent thread fading and fibre degradation, maintained at a stable indoor humidity level, and framed using conservation-grade materials with UV-filtering glass.
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