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Victorian Needlework 'Sampler'
William Carr Antiques
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Victorian Needlework 'Sampler'

19th century
Description

A sweet little 'sampler' showing a range of different patterns and designs of wool work.

Encased in a period rosewood frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Embroidered Needlework Sampler to the 19th Century.

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SA1227500
Description
A sweet little 'sampler' showing a range of different patterns and designs of wool work.

Encased in a period rosewood frame.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Embroidered Needlework Sampler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227500
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A Victorian framed needlework sampler displaying various geometric cross-stitch motifs on a linen ground within a dark rosewood frame.
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Archive I A Victorian framed needlework sampler displaying various geometric cross-stitch motifs on a linen ground within a dark rosewood frame.

Victorian Needlework 'Sampler'

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A Victorian framed needlework sampler displaying various geometric cross-stitch motifs on a linen ground within a dark rosewood frame.
Victorian Needlework 'Sampler'
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A Victorian framed needlework sampler displaying various geometric cross-stitch motifs on a linen ground within a dark rosewood frame.
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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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