![Three Framed American Alphabet Samplers: two 19th century alphabet and verse samplers, possibly Pennsylvania, one signed "Mary F. Wilsons", one initialed "C.W.", sights 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. and 16-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; 19th century alphabet, verse,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/333904/180419442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718810383)
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![Three Framed American Alphabet Samplers: two 19th century alphabet and verse samplers, possibly Pennsylvania, one signed "Mary F. Wilsons", one initialed "C.W.", sights 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. and 16-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; 19th century alphabet, verse,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/333904/180419442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718810383)
![Ann Elizabeth Williams Needlework Sampler. February 3, 1852: Ann Elizabeth Williams Needlework Sampler, Purton, February 3, 1852, stitched at age 9, in bird's eye maple frame 18 in. x 12.75 in. Framed 21 in. x 15.75 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6681/333076/179801537_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718285153)
![1903 Needle Work Sampler : 1903 Needle work Sampler. Wool thread on linen backing. 18 1/4w x 9d x 3/8h.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/333908/180422832_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719000123)
![Antique sampler by Lydia Thurton, aged 9, years 1818: Antique sampler by Lydia Thurton, aged 9, years 1818](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3020/334161/180563655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718992441)
![Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler in Frame: Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler in Frame. Measures 18 inches x 20 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205230_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Framed 'Adam & Eve' Needlework Sampler: signed and dated "Anne Woodley's work Aug 10th 1814", flowering vine border with four line verse, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with animal and floral urn motifs, sight 14-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.; frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/333904/180419444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718810383)
![Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment: Fantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile. Part of a border. Has superb flowers and vines. Appears to be hand-drawn as well and colored using small-block / stamp print - but am not informed enough](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1864/331332/178710674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717216442)
![Painted Game Board, Framed Sampler, & Framed Quilt: Painted Game Board, Framed Sampler, & Framed Quilt. Up to 13" x 16" ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![19th Century Framed Sampler: 19th Century Framed Sampler. 12 1/2" x 16 1/2" ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/334199/180589616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719006001)
![2 schoolgirl samplers in matted contemporary frames, dated 1818 & 1827: 2 schoolgirl samplers in matted frames, the larger one is by Sally E Taylor dated March 9th, 1818, and has the alphabet, numbers, and a verse, sawtooth border, actual size is 17.5" square, overall 25"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2953/330375/178970806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071459)
![Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler in Frame: Vintage Cross Stitch Sampler in Frame. Measures 18 inches x 20 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Antique sampler by Lydia Thurton, aged 9, years 1818: Antique sampler by Lydia Thurton, aged 9, years 1818](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3020/334161/180563200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718992441)
![Pictorial Needlepoint Sampler, Dated 1860: Pictorial Needlepoint Sampler, embroidered with a prayer and a polychrome building to center, dated April 1860 lower right, hardwood frame with gilt border. Image: 25.5" H x 25" W; frame: 31.25" H x 3](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333144/179840305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718227312)
![1830 NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER.: A 19th C. alpha-numerical needlework sampler with verse, signed Sarah Rothwell, 1830. Image 14.5” x 16”, Overall in a rosewood veneered frame 18.5” x 20.5”.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180429766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828559)
![1796 NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, MARY & ELIZABETH GELL.: An 18th C. schoolgirl alpha-numerical needlework sampler with figures, trees, angels, flowers and verse “ Be Thou Faithful Unto Death And I Will Give Thee A Crown of Life” signed on bottom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180429875_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718835377)
![Antique Persian Bidjar Sampler Rug 3'4" x 3'8" (1.02 x 1.12 M): The town and surrounding Kurdish carpets of the eponym city, often in room or larger sizes. All wool before 1920, cotton warp afterward. Medallion and allover patterns. Heavy and compact. City weavers](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179786947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![1804 Hand Stitch Sampler with Frame: Believed to have been done by a 10 year old. Frame is missing many adornments. Sampler measures 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches, frame measures 14 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/334196/180585587_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719006005)
![Navajo Gallop Trading Post Salesman Sampler: Featured in this lot is this Navajo Gallop Trading Post Salesman Sampler Rug, circa 1970s. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows a cream white field wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1746/334032/180488919_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718991319)
![1793 English Needlepoint Sampler, New Testament: **Originally Listed At $700** Northern Europe, England, Staffordshire, Biddulph, ca. 1793 CE. A lovely cotton or linen and silk needlepoint sampler stitched with part of the verse Revelation 19:13 fro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/334203/180592567_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719008364)
![Antique Chinese Peking rug sampler: Antique Chinese Peking rug sampler measures 37 inches long by 15 inches wide including the fringes.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![Ca. 1920-30 Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler Sampler Rug: Featured in this lot is a circa 1920-1930's Navajo Crystal Eye Dazzler salesman sampler rug. The rug features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wool construction that shows iconic symmetrical c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1746/334032/180489159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718991319)
![Pair of antique Chinese round rug samplers: Pair of antique Chinese round Peking rug samplers. Each round rug measures 12 inches in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![Pair of antique Chinese round rug samplers: Pair of antique Chinese round Peking rug samplers. Each round rug measures 12 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
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![Samplers in Aug. 14 Benefit Shop auction will keep bidders in stitches](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lot-212.jpg)
Samplers in Aug. 14 Benefit Shop auction will keep bidders in stitches
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — A hallmark of the monthly Red Carpet auctions at The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., is the diversity of goods on offer, ranging from Midcentury Modern to antiquities. Buyers, especially Americana aficionados, will be pleased to discover a trove of schoolgirl samplers at the next scheduled auction, on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Bid […]
![Sisters’ early 19th C. samplers achieve $10K at Bruneau auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sister-samplers-FEAT.jpg)
Sisters’ early 19th C. samplers achieve $10K at Bruneau auction
CRANSTON, R.I. – A matching pair of samplers, done by young sisters in Ohio in 1806 and 1808, sold as one lot for $10,000 at an Antique, Fine Art & Jewelry Auction held March 2 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Miscellaneana: Samplers originated as educational embroideries](https://c1.liveauctioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sampler-3-crop.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Samplers originated as educational embroideries
LONDON – The boy couldn’t care less – his attitude is ‘why buy antiques when you can buy new for less money?’
![Southern samplers surge at Brunk Auctions](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2009_0717_brunk0148_lead.jpg)
Southern samplers surge at Brunk Auctions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In a sale heavy with ornate Oriental carpets and elegant English and Tiffany silver, two humble Southern samplers topped all competitors at Brunk Auctions’ sale on July 11. The textile leader was a 17-line sampler by Buncombe County, N.C., resident Orry A. Alexander. Orry was 11 years old when she completed the […]