How old are these samplers?

The pieces span the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including specific dates from the Georgian and Victorian eras. Many examples record the exact year and the age of the maker, often a young girl around twelve years old.

How should I hang textile art?

Display your framed needlework away from direct sunlight to protect the delicate silk and wool threads from fading. Keep the pieces in stable room conditions to prevent moisture from affecting the historic linen and wood frames.

Berlin work is a vibrant style of wool embroidery that gained popularity during the nineteenth century. It utilised painted pattern sheets and wool thread to create detailed pictorial subjects like the King Charles spaniel pieces seen in this collection.

Are these pieces handmade?

Every piece listed is a handmade textile creation executed by individual makers before the advent of industrial embroidery. The irregular stitches and personal inscriptions reflect the authentic domestic origin of each sampler.