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Framed Georgian Sampler (Dated 1811)
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Framed Georgian Sampler (Dated 1811)

19th century
Description

"A beautiful Georgian sampler dated 1811, presented in an ebonised pine frame. Samplers were traditionally made as educational tools for young girls, showcasing their needlework skills through intricate designs and motifs. This piece beautifully preserves a slice of history with its detailed craftsmanship and timeless charm. A perfect addition for collectors or those seeking to enrich their home with a piece of heritage.

Condition Report

Beautiful antique condition. A little fading to some of the colours. The frame is modern faux ebonised pine with a card backboard.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Physical Dimensions
Height
51.6cm (20.31")
Width
26.3cm (10.35")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Framed Georgian Needlework Sampler to the 1800s.

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SA1231308
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1040
Description
"A beautiful Georgian sampler dated 1811, presented in an ebonised pine frame.
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Samplers were traditionally made as educational tools for young girls, showcasing their needlework skills through intricate designs and motifs.
Steven Swann Antiques

This piece beautifully preserves a slice of history with its detailed craftsmanship and timeless charm. A perfect addition for collectors or those seeking to enrich their home with a piece of heritage.

fig 1. A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 1. Framed Georgian Sampler (Dated 1811)

Condition Report

Beautiful antique condition. A little fading to some of the colours. The frame is modern faux ebonised pine with a card backboard.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Height
51.6cm (20.31")
Width
26.3cm (10.35")
Depth
2.2cm (0.87")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Framed Georgian Needlework Sampler to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231308
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1040
Steven Swann Antiques
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A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip.
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Archive I A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip.

Framed Georgian Sampler (Dated 1811)

Archive II A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip. View II
Archive III A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip. View III
Archive IV A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip. View IV
Archive V A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip. View V
Archive VI A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip. View VI
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip.
Framed Georgian Sampler (Dated 1811)
Ref: SA1231308
A vertical framed Georgian needlework sampler featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, and urn and bird motifs on a natural linen fabric, housed in a dark frame with a gilt inner slip.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLinen, Silk Thread, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBeige & Red
  • MotifsCross-stitch alphabets, Urn and botanical motifs, Dated inscription, Moulded frame with gilt slip
  • SizeH 51.6 cm (20 in) x W 26.3 cm (10 in) x D 2.2 cm (1 in)

This Georgian needlework sampler dates from 1800 and is presented in a rectangular format measuring 51.6 cm high, 26.3 cm wide, and 2.2 cm deep. The textile art is worked on natural beige linen using red and green silk thread, featuring rows of cross-stitched alphabets, numbers, bird motifs, and a central urn with botanical details, along with a dated inscription of 1811 at the base. The sampler is housed behind glass within a modern dark faux ebonised pine frame that incorporates a thin gilt inner slip and a card backboard, showing slight fading to some of the needlework colours. Traditional samplers functioned as educational tools for young girls to demonstrate needlework proficiency. This piece suits placement on a narrow wall space within an English Country House interior setting, such as a hallway, study, or landing, adding a touch of heritage and historical textile work to domestic display arrangements.

FAQs

A Georgian needlework sampler is a panel of embroidered linen or canvas created primarily during the 18th and early 19th centuries to demonstrate and practice needlework skill. These pieces typically feature stitched alphabets, numbers, decorative motifs, and frequently include a date or stitchers initials.

Samplers from this period were traditionally worked on woven linen ground fabric using silk or wool threads. Techniques such as cross-stitch and tent stitch were executed by hand to create lettering and pictorial motifs like urns, birds, and flowers.

Authentic 19th-century needlework exhibits hand-spun fibres, natural dye fading, and age-related darkening of the unbleached linen ground. Inscriptions featuring historical dates, archaic letter omissions such as J or U, and small irregularities in stitch tension indicate genuine period origin.

Framed samplers can be incorporated into gallery wall arrangements alongside architectural prints, ceramic displays, or modern artwork for textural contrast. Their vertical profile makes them well suited for hanging in narrow wall spaces, hallways, or study alcoves.

Framed textiles should be positioned away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent fibre degradation and thread fading. Mounting the piece using acid-free backing materials behind protective glass prevents dust accumulation and long-term discolouration.
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