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AS IS Antique 1800s Sampler Embroidery Bag

June 5, 2026antique1800's, antique, embroidery, sampleradmin

Super Rare Antique 19th Century Victorian 1884 Embroidery School Tote Purse Bag. Absolutely a crazy find! We found this in a lot of original samples from embroidery school. This is a purse/tote made out of a potato/rice/some sort of sack. One side has “‘1884″ stitched with a frame around it. The red trom 1884 nas bleed around the stitches. Other side has initials on the back, i can read possibly S/D. Pretty torn and beat up, which is expected for the age, what you see is what you get.

Antique Signed and Dated 1893 Needlework Embroidery & Cross-stitch from Austria

May 20, 2026antiqueantique, austria, cross-stitch, dated, embroidery, needlework, signedadmin

Pre-war Austria (yr 1893), young boy reading scriptures to an old man. Tea cup on wood-burning stove is small stitch embroidered. This antique piece of needlework embroidery and cross-stitch from 1893 features a religious theme, created with a wool blend and fabric materials. The multicolor design showcases intricate details and craftsmanship, reflecting the artistic style of the pre-1930 United States. Signed by the maker, this unique and dated collectible is a valuable addition to any collection of samplers or religious artifacts.

Antique Embroidery Stitched Sampler

March 30, 2026antiqueantique, embroidery, sampler, stitchedadmin

Offering this antique embroidery sampler, a type of needlework historically created by young girls to demonstrate their stitching skills. It looks to be A “Pennsylvania German” or Folk Art Sampler: It features classic motifs like symmetrical birds (often called “distelfinks” in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition) perched on a flower basket. A Punch Paper Embroidery: The base material looks like “perforated paper” or “punch paper, ” a popular medium for such projects in the late 19th century. Dated and Initialed: The top row typically includes the stitcher’s initials and a date. The date on this piece is 1880. To get a more basic understanding of Samplers. Traditional samplers often included several common elements. Motifs: Whimsical designs like flower baskets, birds, and sometimes buildings or people. Personalization: Most pieces are marked with initials and the year they were completed. Educational Purpose: They served as a record of different stitches and patterns a student had mastered. This sampler looks to probably be in its original frame with its old early nails and paper backing. A wonderful example out of a private collection. Please see pictures for detail, details and measurements.

1800’s STUNNING Antique Crazy Velvet Quilt Lots of Embroidery & Appliqué

September 22, 20251800's1800's, antique, applique, crazy, embroidery, lots, quilt, stunning, velvetadmin

1800’s STUNNING Antique Crazy Velvet Quilt Lots of Embroidery & Appliqué. This beautiful Crazy Quilt was owned by a family friend. His Great Great Great Grandmother made this piece for her family. This antique quilt does have fraying, Moth holes (small), loose binding and worn material. It is a true piece of art with embroidery and many types of material. This would make a great wall hanging and conversation piece.

Antique french charch catholic stole silk embroidery vestments chasuble item649

October 1, 2023antiqueantique, catholic, charch, chasuble, embroidery, french, item649, silk, stole, vestmentsadmin

Antique french charch catholic stole silk embroidery vestments chasuble item649. Condition is uper side silk fabric is completely damage but the embroidery is in excellent condition. Size 45×4.5 inches.

Antique Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Dress Embroidery handmade

January 20, 2023antiqueantique, dress, embroidery, handmade, ukrainian, vyshyvankaadmin

Dear ladies and gentlemen. For your possible consideration very rare unique item of 19th century musem artefact – handmade dress on home spun handmade linen, provinance central Ukraine. Length from throat 64. The history of Ukraine embroidery goes back to thousands years ago when scientists found embroidery symbols and signs on pottery, wool, clay, and other items. It was considered that before marriage, it is a must for the mother to teach daughter be good wife and know thousands of embroidery techniques and methods. Before marriage the future husbands parents or friends can come to the possible finance and asked her to show how many embroidered dresses did she make? Girls did a lot of embroidery, and house life. They did not drink beer no discos or clubs. Also every inch of embroidery was considered a protection againist evil and had its own signs and meanings in the universe and mystic meanins. There is a lot of said and researched about it as well. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask any questions that you might have. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\European”. The seller is “ozirn.ozirn” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Provenance: YES
Featured Refinements: Ukrainian
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: European

Elaborate Antique Madeira Embroidery Linen Tablecloth 12 Napkins 70×104

December 19, 2021elaborate70x104, antique, elaborate, embroidery, linen, madeira, napkins, tableclothadmin

Elaborate Antique Madeira Embroidery Linen Tablecloth 12 Napkins 70x104

Antique Madeira hand embroidered linen tablecloth with twelve matching napkins. This tablecloth is elaborate and beautiful – densely embroidered, with extensive cutwork on top. An heirloom set, perfect for holidays and special occasions. Excellent condition, all unused, found with original Madeira labels (removed for cleaning). Color is light ecru. Tablecloth 70 x 104; 12 napkins, 20 x 20 inches. The item “Elaborate Antique Madeira Embroidery Linen Tablecloth 12 Napkins 70×104″ is in sale since Thursday, October 4, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Linens & Textiles\Kitchen Linens & Textiles\Tablecloths”. The seller is “things*most*delightful” and is located in Sacramento, California. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.

Color: Beige
Material: Linen
Brand: Madeira

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Antique Madeira Hand Embroidery Dense Cutwork Linen Tablecloth 64X120

November 3, 2021antique64x120, antique, cutwork, dense, embroidery, hand, linen, madeira, tableclothadmin

Rare, dramatic & beautiful. Showpiece antique Madeira hand embroidered linen tablecloth. Dense with cutwork, with loads of padded satin stitch flowers, shading in meshwork and seed stitch, and scalloped edges with fleur-de-lys accents. Excellent condition, gently used. Hand laundered, clean and bright, with no stains or discolorations. We note only a few detached connectors, and some small frays at the edges. Minor, this tablecloth looks marvelous. Linen is light ecru, with darker embroidery floss. 64 x 120 inches. The item “Antique Madeira Hand Embroidery Dense Cutwork Linen Tablecloth 64X120″ is in sale since Thursday, September 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Linens & Textiles\Kitchen Linens & Textiles\Tablecloths”. The seller is “things*most*delightful” and is located in Sacramento, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Canton Piano Shawl Hand Embroidery Cream Silk Wedding Edwardian Stunning

October 13, 2021antiqueantique, canton, cream, edwardian, embroidery, hand, piano, shawl, silk, stunning, weddingadmin

STUNNING LARGE ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED SHAWL. Beautiful cream silk , profuse hand embroidery on both sides, measures 62 x 64 inches with long heavy silk fringe adding another 16 inches. Condition is good age consistent with light area of faint discolour and small mark shown. Exceptional heirloom to cherish. The item “ANTIQUE CANTON PIANO SHAWL HAND EMBROIDERY CREAM SILK WEDDING EDWARDIAN STUNNING” is in sale since Saturday, August 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Linens & Textiles\Other Fabrics & Textiles”. The seller is “vickysilk” and is located in Crewkerne. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Colour: Cream
Product: antique hand embroidered shawl wedding
Material: Silk
Type/ Features: Embroidery
Sub-Type: antique canton piano shawl
Brand: handmade

Antique French Hand Embroidery Catholic Priest Vestments Church Panel 36 X 66

August 20, 2021antiqueantique, catholic, church, embroidery, french, hand, panel, priest, vestmentsadmin

French Antique Religious panel Hand Embroidery G o l d Threatens W o r k. 3 6 ” B y 6 6 “. The item “Antique French Hand Embroidery Catholic Priest Vestments Church Panel 36 X 66″ is in sale since Saturday, April 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Other Christianity”. The seller is “ali505qureshi” and is located in Lahore. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Item: Prayer Items
Type: Prayer
Religion/ Spirituality: Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture: France