Victorian Embroidered Needlework Sampler 19th Century

Name: Victorian Needlework 'Sampler'
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227500
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTextile Art
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Linen, Wool
ColourMulti-coloured
MotifsGeometric cross-stitch, Rosewood frame, Gilt slip, Polychrome motifs
SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 37.5 cm (15 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian needlework sampler displays various geometric cross-stitch motifs on a natural linen ground. The embroidery features polychrome wool work in shades of red, blue, black, yellow, and white, showing patterns such as honeycomb groups, floral sprigs, and geometric borders. The fabric sits within a dark rosewood frame with visible wood grain and a gilt interior slip. Signs of age include gentle fading to the fabric background. Measuring 28.5 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the piece works well in a narrow wall space in a home today. It suits a hallway, study, or bedroom styled with an English Country House aesthetic, hung individually or grouped with other small textiles or paintings.

FAQs

A needlework sampler is a piece of embroidery produced as a demonstration or study of needlework skill, historically created by young women as part of their education in textile crafts.

Victorian samplers were commonly executed using silk or wool threads stitched onto linen, cotton, or canvas grounds, often set within polished hardwood frames with gilt interior slips.

Authentic pieces generally display natural age-related discolouration on the backing fabric, hand-stitched details with subtle variations in tension, and period-appropriate framing materials such as rosewood or mahogany.

An antique sampler can be displayed within a gallery wall arrangement, placed on a mantelpiece, or hung in a hallway to add historical texture and visual interest to a contemporary scheme.

Keep needlework samplers out of direct sunlight to prevent thread fading, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure the glass is UV-protective without allowing direct contact between the fabric and glass.

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