Antique 1860s Band Sampler by Ida Kurth
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 22 |
| 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 |
A framed nineteenth-century needlework band sampler worked in colored threads on a coarse linen ground. The piece features alphabet characters, floral borders, and folk motifs including a red table and chair set. A handwritten label on thereverse identifies the maker as Ida Kurth, dating the work to the 1860s. The sampler is presented in a modern oak-finished frame. Measures 9 x 29.5 inches.The textile exhibits significant fraying along all edges and natural age-toning to the linen ground. Embroidery threads show some fading but remain legible. The modern frame has minor surface scuffs, and the backing paper is brittle with visible tape
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