Victorian Black Thread Memorial Sampler Dated 1894
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 10 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| 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 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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