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Antique Needlework Sampler Dated 1767, Alphabet & Motif Sampler, Silk on Linen, Framed

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Start price: CAD $50

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Description

A finely composed 18th-century needlework sampler dated 1767, executed in silk thread on linen and preserved in a later burlwood-style frame. The upper register features neatly worked alphabets and numerals, while the central field is organized around a wreath enclosing initials and date.

The composition is enriched with a variety of traditional motifs, including crowns, floral sprays, birds, and a leaping deer, all arranged with balanced symmetry. The sampler retains a soft, harmonious palette of greens and muted tones, with areas of gentle fading consistent with its age.
Details
Origin: Likely British or Colonial American
Date: Dated 1767
Medium: Silk thread on linen ground
Dimensions (sight): approx. 13 x 11.5 in
Frame: burlwood-style frame
Condition:
Good antique condition
Even toning to linen ground
Minor fading and thread loss in areas
Light staining and age-related wear
Not examined out of frame

Condition report:

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