1822 Hand Stitched Needlework Alphabet Sampler
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 13 |
| 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 hand-stitched needlework sampler is executed in silk or wool threads on a linen ground and features multiple horizontal registers of uppercase and lowercase alphabets and numerals. The bottom section displays a stylized green vinemotif and is worked with the inscription May 21 1822. The textile is housed in a wood frame with cream matting and retains an adhesive label for the Neville-Sargent Gallery on the reverse. Frame measures 17.25 x 22 inches.The linen ground shows uneven yellowing and scattered foxing across the entire surface (photo 1). Significant fading is visible in the threads, particularly the red and pink pigments which have shifted to peach and cream tones (photo 4). Fraying is e
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