Victorian Alphabet Sampler by Mary Haig 1897

Updated August 26, 2026

Lot number7
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
Auction09-09-2026 Early Samplers, Vienna Plates, Quilts, Bags, Plus
DateSeptember 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT
Auction houseTom Hall Auctions, Inc
LocationSchnecksville, Pennsylvania

This late 19th-century schoolgirl needlework sampler is executed in red and blue-grey cross-stitch on a cream linen ground. The composition features doubled alphabet rows, numbers, and geometric borders, terminating with the maker's name,Mary Haig, and her age of nine years. It is dated 1897 and presented within a dark wood frame with a modern paper backing and wire hanging assembly. Frame measures 12.5 x 15 inches.The linen substrate exhibits significant fraying and irregular edges on all sides. Light foxing and age-related discoloration are present throughout the ground, while the embroidery threads remain vibrant with minimal fading. The wood frame shows min

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