Victorian Black Thread Memorial Sampler Dated 1894

Updated August 26, 2026

Lot number10
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 Victorian mourning sampler features black thread embroidery on a perforated paper ground, commemorating the 1894 death of John Jones. The central text block includes biographical details and a prayer, surrounded by a stylized leaf andspade border with geometric corners. The piece is housed in a stained wooden frame with two original wooden backing panels. 21.75 x 24 inches.The sampler ground shows consistent age-toning and minor losses along the upper edge. The wooden frame exhibits significant wear including scuffs, chips to the finish, and a separation at the bottom-left joint.

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