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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
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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
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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

Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Samplers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Wagireh Sampler Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar Wagireh Sampler accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic 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
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Mid-19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Needlework Sampler, English, Framed, Embroidery Panel, Victorian, C.1854
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique needlework sampler. An English, framed embroidered panel, dating to the
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton, Glass

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
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1810s Antique Samplers

Materials

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
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric

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
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Embroidery Technique Sampler, English, Needlepoint Display, Circa 1915
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidery technique sampler. An English, framed needlepoint display, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Small Antique Tabletop Sampler, English, Embroidered, Miniature Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique tabletop sampler. An English, faux rosewood and embroidered miniature stool
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Samplers

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Hardwood

Antique 1832 Sampler, Jane Peacock Age 8, Friendship
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Jane Peacock age 8. With a Friendship poem along with embroidered birds, squirrels, and a charming house in the country with a dog in the yard. A pretty floral vine border on all ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Queen Anne Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a
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1710s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Indian Larestan Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Indian Larestan sampler rug, measuring 1' 7" x 2' 5", reflects the artistic
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug, c. 1900 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Turkish Sampler or "Wagireh" Amazing Piece, Very Old! About: Incredible
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19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Embroidered Turkmen Suzani Sampler In Shadow Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful antique Suzani textile embroidery made by nomadic Turkmen tribe as a sampler for probably
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Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Wood

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz sampler rug, measuring 1'7" x 2'0", represents the artistry
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Sampler Rug 2 8" x 3 4".
Located in Evanston, IL
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wool and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and the woven with Gh...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

American Child s Sampler, Circa 1887 by "Clara R. Nolan"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming American Sampler by "Clara R. Nolan"; well made, bright and colorful, with an intricate
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1880s Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Sampler by Elizabeth Uncle, Aged 11, National Girls School
Located in Missouri, MO
This is a traditional American sampler created in 1871 by Elizabeth Uncle, Aged 11 while attending
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1870s Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer sampler rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 3' 5" x 4
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler rug. From somewhere in the Hamadan-Malayer weaving region, this
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

19th Century Philadelphia Sampler in Antique Frame -Dated 1831
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Lydia A. Knight & dated 1831 this fine sampler was found in a Philadelphia . Pennsylvania
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE ANTIQUE 1817 MARY PERKINS GEORGE III NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1817 dated needlework sampler made by Mary Perkins I have a number of these samplers for sale, dating
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1810s English Regency Antique Samplers

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Cotton

COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE ANTIQUE 1791 GEORGE III NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER ORiGINAL STAMPED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1791 dated needlework sampler from Scotland I have a number of these samplers for sale, dating from
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1790s English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler rug. Wow! Borders and field designs. Untold snippets including
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Wagireh (Sampler) Mahal throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

American framed needle work sampler by Seraphina Learned, 1800 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American sampler of silk floss on linen with a modest zig-zag border framing an uppercase letter
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Early 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 10 COMMANDMENTS GEORGE I 1727 NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER MARY FARRAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, important and highly collectable 10 Commandment Tapestry sampler made by Mary Farran and dates 24th July
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1720s English George I Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Antique Sampler Stool, English, Walnut, Boxwood, Embroidered, Decor, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sampler stool. An English, walnut and boxwood embroidered decorative rest
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile, Boxwood, Walnut

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 1' 10" x 2' 11", presents an elegant and richly detailed design that captures the artistry of Malayer weaving traditions. The r...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

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Wool

Antique 1747 Mary Campbell of Scotland George II Needlework Sampler
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sampler from Scotland I have three of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 1747 and 1888, this
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1740s Scottish Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Cross-Stitch, Apprentice, Victorian, Dated 1896
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, cross-stitch apprentice piece from the late
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

ANTIQUE 1837 MARGARET CAIRNS KiNG WILLIAM IV NEEDLE WORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1837 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King William IV by Margaret Cairns I have
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size
Located in Milan, IT
it could quite possibly have been intended as a sampler (vaghireh). By weaving rugs of this type
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1920s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

ViNTAGE CHINESE PEKING FORBIDDEN STITCH EMBROIDERY SILK THREAD MEIJI ERA SAMPLER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Vintage Chinese Peking Forbidden Stitch Embroidery Silk Threaded Samplers I have three others of these
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1828, by E A Giscard Aged 12
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency period Norfolk Sampler, 1828, by E A Giscard Aged 12. The sampler is worked in silk threads
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1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle
Located in Cheshire, GB
George IV English embroidered needlework tapestry sampler picture by Elizabeth Castle dated 1829 in
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Early 20th Century Edwardian Travelling Tradesman Salesman s Soap Sampler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A unusual travelling tradesman's soap display case, early 20th century in age likely Edwardian. A segmented internal draw hidden via the sliding cover, housing fourteen hand blown...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Samplers

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Sampler Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Sampler accent rug. This useful sampler contains panels with Herati
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool, Cotton

American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Charleston, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of
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1840s American American Empire Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile, Glass, Giltwood

ANTIQUE 1828 ORIGINAL KiNG GEORGE IV NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER HARDWOOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1828 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King George IV I have three others of these
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1820s English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Antique Renaissance Styled Hand-Embroidered Sampler Panel or Tapestry Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sure whether this is a finished sampler, or a fragment of a larger tapestry, or wall hanging.
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

1833 Sampler Made by Ann Crehlow in Antique Pine Frame, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1833 Sampler made by Ann Crehlow(?) in antique pine frame, English. A huge, William IV period
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1830s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric

1829 Sampler Made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in Period Frame, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1829 Sampler made by Elizabeth Ann Edmonds in period frame, English. An attractive George IV silk
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1820s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American needlework sampler by Eliza Jordan, aged 12, late 18th century, a very fine and
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Late 18th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

ANTIQUE 1838 ORIGINAL EARLY ViCTORIAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER IN THE PERIOD FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1838 dated needlework sampler made in the second year of Queen Victoria's reign I have three others
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1830s English William IV Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Antique 1830 English Sampler by S. Norman, What is Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By S. Norman. With a now brown toned background and overall embroidery with birds, trees, flower baskets and architecture. With an English newspaper on the back. sight 14 3/4 x 12"...
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

ANTiQUE 1825 ORIGINAL KING GEORGE IV NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SAMPLER ELIZA ANN PRATT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1825 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King George IV by Eliza Ann Pratt aged 10 years
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug, c. 1900 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Sampler or "Wagireh" Rug for Visionaries, Innovators
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19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Early 19thC American Sampler Wrought By "Ruthanna Stoke" Dated 1836
Located in Incline Village, NV
All original and authentic folk art American hand stitched early 19th century needlepoint sampler
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

American Folk Art Sampler Wrought By "M.M.F." and Dated 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely authentic and all original child's sampler, wrought by "M.M.F.", obviously the initials of a
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Wagireh Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
From a truly magnificent, high-quality NW Persian large carpet, this cotton foundation, moderately woven antique snippet shows a sandy cream main border segment with reversing turtle...
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

ANTIQUE 1831 ORIGINAL WiLLIAM IV NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER DEPICTING A VERSE ON YOUTH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 1831 dated needlework sampler made in the reign of King William IV I have various other samplers
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1830s English William IV Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

Late 19th Century Antique Eye Dazzler Southwestern-Style Kilim Sampler Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
during the transformative era of the late 19th century, this antique Eye Dazzler sampler rug captures the
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

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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.