Needlework Sampler by Sarah Allen
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 1 |
| Auction | 09-09-2026 Early Samplers, Vienna Plates, Quilts, Bags, Plus |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Tom Hall Auctions, Inc |
| Location | Schnecksville, Pennsylvania |
This framed needlework sampler is worked on a linen ground with colored embroidery threads. The composition features the Lord's Prayer, a two-row alphabet omitting the letters J and U, and Agur's Prayer, all enclosed within a red scallopedcross-stitched border. The bottom is inscribed Sarah Allen Her Samplar, Taught by Ann Little 98, and July 21 Anno Domini 17. The piece is housed in a carved wood and gilt-accented frame with a neutral mat and a Neville-Sargent Gallerylabel on the reverse. The frame measures 16.25 x 19.5 inches.The linen ground shows general age-related discoloration and light staining. Embroidery threads exhibit significant fading, especially the green, yellow, and blue tones, with notable thread loss in the bottom-most text rows. The frame has minor nicks
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