How should I hang antique silk embroidery?

Keep these framed textiles away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect the fragile silk threads from fading or degradation. Secure them using appropriate wall fixings that match the weight of the timber or giltwood frames.

What is a map sampler?

A map sampler is an educational needlework piece depicting geographical regions, such as England and Wales, stitched by young scholars. These pieces often include cartouches, compass roses and the name and age of the maker alongside the date.

How do I identify a Georgian sampler?

Georgian samplers typically display specific stylistic traits such as neat alphabetical rows, floral borders and precise cartography characteristic of the period between seventeen fourteen and eighteen thirty. Many bear the stitched name of a young girl along with a date or the name of her school.

Can I clean historic textile art?

Professional textile conservators should handle any cleaning or restoration required for these delicate historical works. Attempting amateur cleaning can easily destroy the aged silk threads and linen grounds.

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Historic silk embroidery brings centuries of delicate handiwork into your home, offering framed panels, samplers and embroidered borders rich in detail.

Georgian Needlework Sampler by Sarah Baker C 1810

18th century

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Georgian Needlework Sampler by Sarah Baker C 1810

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Georgian Needlework Sampler by Sarah Baker C 1810

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