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19th Century Sampler
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century sampler with stitched religious inscription and floral decoration. Dated to 1840.
Category

19th Century European Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood

Antique 19th Century Sampler
19th Century Sampler
H 16 in W 17 in D 1 in
Maple Framed Needlework Sampler
Located in Southampton, GB
Hand Crafted Needlework Sampler in a Maple Frame. This sampler features the alphabet, religious
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Wood, Maple

Antique Maple Framed Needlework Sampler
Maple Framed Needlework Sampler
H 15.95 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Emma Morgan - 1844 Embroidery, Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming sampler by Erin Morgan, age six, of Lowton School. Dated 1844. Presented in an oak frame
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique 1874 Child's Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler by Mary Morgan dated 1874 with words: "When my father and my mother
Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Glass, Wood

Antique 1874 Child's Needlepoint Sampler
Antique 1874 Child's Needlepoint Sampler
H 15.75 in W 13.5 in D 0.5 in
Scottish Antique Band Sampler, 1754
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Scottish George II Band Sampler, stitched in 1754. The sampler is worked in wool threads on a
Category

1750s Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Scottish Antique Band Sampler, 1754
Scottish Antique Band Sampler, 1754
H 26.6 in W 11.4 in D 0.8 in
Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming child's diminutive needlepoint on linen, American sampler, measuring 10" x 10
Category

1880s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"
Child's Sampler, American Dated "1887"
H 10.75 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare and colorful Persian Bakhtiari sampler (wagireh) rug. Measures: 3'3'' x 4'8''.
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Tribal Bakhtiari Sampler Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
a2nd quarte of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug Measures: 1'8'' x 1'10''.
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Kate Rouse - Framed 1844 Victorian Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Victorian sampler, hand-embroidered by Kate Rouse in May 1844, aged 8 years. Cases of
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Elizabeth Collins, George III 1767 Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful 1767 sampler depicting the alphabet and floral motif. Signed and dated. Presented in a
Category

18th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

19th Century Adam and Eve Sampler
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Rare African American themed 19th century Adam and Eve Sampler, in a birds eye maple frame. The
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Adam and Eve Sampler
19th Century Adam and Eve Sampler
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
Category

Early 1800s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes
Antique Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes
H 11.8 in W 13.8 in D 0.8 in
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, stitched in 1825, by Mary Parry. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a
Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Parry
H 16.9 in W 12.6 in D 1.3 in
Antique Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter
Antique Sampler, 1825, by Mary Walter
H 16.1 in W 12.4 in D 1.4 in
Antique Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
William IV Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill
Antique Sampler, 1834, By Mary Thornhill
H 21.6 in W 16.5 in D 0.9 in
Georgian Mini Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, by Elizabeth Wheeler. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly in
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
Antique Sampler, 1849, by Jane Joslin
H 16.5 in W 12.4 in D 1 in
Antique Berlin Wool-work Needlepoint Sampler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique needlepoint sampler depicting samples of lace patterns, florals, bird and geometric
Category

19th Century Country Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Berlin Wool-work Needlepoint Sampler
Antique Berlin Wool-work Needlepoint Sampler
H 17.5 in W 22.75 in D 0.75 in
Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1839, by Emma Kite. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1834 'Knowledge' Sampler by Ann Kelk. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety
Category

1830s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Kelk
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong. The sampler is worked in fine wool and silk on a linen
Category

1790s English George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
Antique Sampler, 1799, by Anne Strong
H 16.7 in W 12.8 in D 1 in
Leah Young - Framed George IV Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful George VI sampler, hand embroidered by Leah Young in 1827. Cases of the alphabet, birds
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly
Category

1820s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
Antique Sampler, 1821, by Susanna Farrow
H 16.9 in W 12.8 in D 0.6 in
19th Century Irish Flame Stitched Sampler
By Grace Grierson Anderson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unusual 19th century Irish petite point framed sampler. The piece shows a
Category

19th Century Irish Antique Samplers

Materials

Canvas, Cotton

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, sealed with acid-free backing Measures: Sampler: 18 x 12 in.(45.8 x 30.5 cm.) Frame: 21 x 15 1/8 in
Category

1810s Georgian Antique Samplers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the
Category

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Mary Ann Vaughn - 1844 Embroidery, Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
Name inscribed. Presented in a wooden frame. On cotton.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

1850s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Georgian Sampler, 1803, Jane Muncy Aged 9
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Sampler, 1803, Jane Muncy Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground
Category

Early 1800s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Darning Sampler, 1791, by Ann Manning. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

1790s George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

1840s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Early 20thC American Needlepoint Sampler Circa, 1920.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's American sampler, under glass; nicely, professionally mounted and displayed in
Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Regency Period Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Sampler, 1824, by Eliza Brewster. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, mainly
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Needlework Sampler by Maria Morris, 1827, a needlework sampler on linen panel
Category

1820s American Federal Antique Samplers

Materials

Thread, Linen

Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a canvas
Category

1790s Antique Samplers

Materials

Canvas

Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahal Sampler (Vagireh) Rug, Late 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'2" W x 7'2
Category

Late 19th Century Persian Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen. The sampler is finely worked in silk threads on a
Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

19th Century American Framed Alphabet Embroidery Sampler
Located in Queens, NY
American Country small embroidered sampler with green and red alphabet in stained wood frame
Category

19th Century American Country Antique Samplers

Materials

Wood

Antique Sampler, 1780's, by Elizabeth Brenchley
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
178? Sampler by Elizabeth Brenchley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in mainly cross
Category

1780s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Eliza Jones, Friendship
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1830 Sampler by Eliza Jones with Friendship verse. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on linen
Category

1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Handmade Kurdish Rug/A Sampler, Ornak
Located in Evanston, IL
Ornak is a rug sampler, for corner of the rug. Antique Kurdish rugs and bags are renowned for their
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Ann Baker - Framed 1747, George II Needlework Sampler
By Ann Baker
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming George II sampler, hand embroidered by Ann Baker in 1747, aged 13. The sampler depicts
Category

18th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Ballooning Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency Hot Air Balloon Sampler, 1828, by Mary Ann Paine Aged 7. The sampler is worked in silk
Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

George II Band Sampler, 1741, by Martha Hayter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1741 Georgian Band Sampler by Martha Hayter. The sampler is worked in silk on canvas ground, in a
Category

1740s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Early 19th century Scottish sampler by Mary Souter. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on a
Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Canvas

Vintage American Sampler Dated "1929" Made by "MCB"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Simply a beautiful and well made "American Sampler On Linen" with initials "MCB" bordered in blue
Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Malayer Vagireh Sampler Rug, circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Highly collectible Persian Malayer sampler rug,this cute piece is testimonial to the process of how
Category

1920s Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Turkish Sampler Wagireh Oushak Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
50879 Rare Antique Turkish Sampler Wagireh Oushak Hallway Runner 02'00 x 08'10. This hand-knotted
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

19th C Signed & Dated 1898 Embroidered Sampler Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand embroider & dated 1896 fancy sampler quilt has an amazing floral border. This is such an
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

19th Century framed Sampler by Eliza Hanna Oddy
Located in Mere, GB
A 19th Century Sampler by Eliza Hanna Oddy June 20th 1861 in original frame Dimensions framed
Category

19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Samplers

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Persian Sultanabad Sampler 19th Century Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous sampler or what some phrase "wagireh" rug woven by famous factory Ziegler and co. This
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Mary Ann Vaughn - Framed Mid 19th Century Victorian Sampler
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Victorian sampler, hand embroidered by Mary Ann Vaughn. Cases of the alphabet, flowers
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen
Category

1840s American Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Pair of Sister Samplers, 1810, Priscella and H Trokes
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Sister Samplers, circa 1810, stitched by Priscella and H Trokes. PRISCILLA TROKES SAMPLER
Category

1810s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Early 19thC. American Sampler By "Mary Nelson" Circa 1837
Located in Incline Village, NV
Nice original American sampler wrought by "Mary Nelson", circa 1837. The alphabet in capital
Category

1830s American Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique School Sampler, English, Needlepoint Embroidery Display, Victorian, 1884
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique school sampler. An English, needlepoint pupil's embroidery display, dating to
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Framed American needle work sampler by Anna Woodbury, 1839
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American marking sampler, featuring five sample alphabets and a numerical progression in
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric

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Antique Samplers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique samplers available for sale. Each of these unique antique samplers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Antique samplers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique samplers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Georgian and Victorian antique samplers are of considerable interest. Many antique samplers are appealing in their simplicity, but Ziegler & Co., Ann Lee Burtin and Atelier Lam produced popular antique samplers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Samplers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,005, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.