How should I hang antique needlework?

Keep framed textile pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent the silk and wool threads from fading over time. Ensure rooms maintain stable humidity levels to protect both the antique canvas and the original wood frames.

What is the difference between a sampler and a picture?

Samplers focus on alphabets, numbers, names and instructional stitches, often created by younger makers as educational exercises. Pictorial needleworks depict specific scenes such as landscapes, animals, portraits or religious subjects intended purely for decorative display.

How do I identify eighteenth-century silk work?

Eighteenth-century examples frequently combine silk and wool to render pastoral farming scenes, classical portraits or detailed maps with muted, aged palettes. Look closely at the canvas weave and framing materials, as these often match the Georgian period of production.

Are tapestry cushions practical for daily use?

Seventeenth and nineteenth-century tapestry cushion covers were designed for functional domestic seating in country houses. Gentle handling preserves the old wool and thread structure while allowing them to sit on armchairs or sofas.

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Antique needlepoint artwork brings centuries of hand-stitched portraiture, pastoral scenes and samplers into modern rooms.

Italian Needlepoint Tapestry Cobbler and Prince Portrait 1860

19th century

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Italian Needlepoint Tapestry Cobbler and Prince Portrait 1860

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,150

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19th century

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19th Century Oval Woolwork Picture of a Girl in a Garden, in “Verre Églomisé” Frame

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£325

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A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

19th century

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A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£795

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Needlework Sampler Annabella Samon Christal Palace 1851 ( 61)

19th century

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Needlework Sampler Annabella Samon Christal Palace 1851 ( 61)

From Wickersley Antiques

£240

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18th century

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18th Century Silk Embroidery in Octagonal Gilt Wood Frame

From A Brookes

£1,275

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Two Victorian Alphabet Samplers Worked by Emma and Hannah Barnes, One Dated 1853, Framed as One, Overall 73 X 44cm

19th century

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Two Victorian Alphabet Samplers Worked by Emma and Hannah Barnes, One Dated 1853, Framed as One, Overall 73 X 44cm

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£140

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18th century

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Needlework

From Midwinter Antiques

£995

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Victorian Tapestry Sampler C.1848 in Rosewood Frame

19th century

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Victorian Tapestry Sampler C.1848 in Rosewood Frame

From Helios and Co Antiques

£395

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Charming Georgian Silk Embroidery Oyster Seller

19th century

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Charming Georgian Silk Embroidery Oyster Seller

From Rams Head Antiques

£185

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19th century

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Victorian Tapestry in Rosewood Frame

From Helios and Co Antiques

£395

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Among the historical menagerie, a needlework King Charles spaniel shares space with racing horses, falconry scenes, a tiger and a swan being fed by a girl.

19th century

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19thc Fine American Beadwork Picture

From Shaun King Antiques

£485

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19th century

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Oval Tapestry Picture.

From Hedley Wilson

£850

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18th century

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A Nice Georgian Map Sampler

From Wickersley Antiques

£300

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19th century

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Mid 19th Century Gros Point Needlework – Girl Feeding a Swan, Circa 1860

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£180

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St Peter Holding the Keys of Heaven Religious Needlepoint Antique Picture

1900 - 1920

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St Peter Holding the Keys of Heaven Religious Needlepoint Antique Picture

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£175

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19th century

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Tapestry in Oak Frame, 19th Century, Tidy Condition

From Limited Editions

£145

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Antique Needlepoint Artwork

Italian Needlepoint Tapestry Cobbler and Prince Portrait 1860

19th Century Oval Woolwork Picture of a Girl in a Garden, in “Verre Églomisé” Frame

A Pair of Late Regency Long Stitch Silk Pictures

Needlework Sampler Annabella Samon Christal Palace 1851 ( 61)

18th Century Silk Embroidery in Octagonal Gilt Wood Frame

Two Victorian Alphabet Samplers Worked by Emma and Hannah Barnes, One Dated 1853, Framed as One, Overall 73 X 44cm

Needlework

Victorian Tapestry Sampler C.1848 in Rosewood Frame

Charming Georgian Silk Embroidery Oyster Seller

Victorian Tapestry in Rosewood Frame

19thc Fine American Beadwork Picture

Oval Tapestry Picture.

A Nice Georgian Map Sampler

Mid 19th Century Gros Point Needlework – Girl Feeding a Swan, Circa 1860

St Peter Holding the Keys of Heaven Religious Needlepoint Antique Picture

Tapestry in Oak Frame, 19th Century, Tidy Condition

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