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Sold Antique needlework sampler by Sarah Alling New Haven, CT 1836 Salem, Massachusetts antique needlework family record sampler wrought by 11 year old Sarah Pope dated 1822. Delaware Valley antique needlework sampler by Anne M. Dowell, c.1810 Mary L. Stanton antique needlework sampler, Pokeepsie, NY dated 1832
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American, British and European antique samplers have similar considerations to values and many samplers of great age or from the 16th century are of European origin. These are quite rare and valuable. English samplers of later dates were less primitive than American samplers, but usually the American samplers fetch slightly higher prices. Knowing the history of the piece will add significantly to the value.
Framing antique samplers is best done by a professional conservator. The goal is to stabilize the sampler with another piece of linen behind it or acid-free board and frame it in a deeper frame, so that the glass does not touch the embroidery work or the cloth. The textile department in a museum in the owner's area may be able to recommend a good conservator.
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