Samplers can be found dating back to the 16th century, but most samplers date from the 19th century, although 17th and 18th century examples can be found.

Their purpose was to teach girls from as young as 9 or 10 and young women a variety of sewing stiches through instruction and practice, in the era before examples were available in printed magazines and books. They also were an aid to teaching the embroiderer the alphabet and numerals - most samplers include both of these in the lower section.

Samplers often carry the name of the embroiderer and the date. Sometimes the age of the embroiderer is given and occasionally the name of her house or school. This information adds interest to the piece, and can also affect the value, particularly if it verifies that the sampler was completed in Australia.

Samplers were sewn on linen and wool or silk threads were more...

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An early Victorian alphabet sampler, by Ann Simpson age ten in…

An early Victorian alphabet sampler, by Ann Simpson age ten in October 1837, featuring the alphabet, birds, trees, biblical verses and geometric designs. 40 x 31 cm.

Sampler antique English needlework display, 19th century, 41 x…

Sampler antique English needlework display, 19th century, 41 x 33 cm overall

An antique sampler by 'Mary Davies, 1849', 50 x 40 cm overall

An antique sampler by 'Mary Davies, 1849', 50 x 40 cm overall

Sampler by Susanna Harper 'The temple of Fame, 1814', in later…

Sampler by Susanna Harper 'The temple of Fame, 1814', in later frame and mount, 41 x 31 cm, 54 x 43 cm overall

A framed sampler Pentonvilla, circa 1825 by Sarah Clarke,…

A framed sampler Pentonvilla, circa 1825 by Sarah Clarke, August 20th 1825 height 40.5 cm, width 36 cm

'Elizabeth Batson 1826' antique sampler in a maple frame with…

Antique Sampler by Elizabeth Batson, 1826

'Elizabeth Batson 1826' antique sampler in a maple frame with gilt slip, 46 x 46 cm overall

Good antique framed Scottish embroidered sampler embroidered by…

Good antique framed Scottish embroidered sampler embroidered by Agnes 16th May 1840, 53 cm x 50.5 cm (including frame), details verso.

An antique English needlework sampler in original maple frame…

19th Century English Needlework Sampler in Maple Frame

An antique English needlework sampler in original maple frame with gilt slip and glass, mid 19th century. A very extensive and detailed example in an impressively large format, 83 x 72 cm overall

An antique sampler in maple frame, 19th century, 58 x 37 cm, 70…

19th Century Maple Framed Antique Sampler

An antique sampler in maple frame, 19th century, 58 x 37 cm, 70 x 47 cm overall

An antique sampler by 'Jane Bold Aged 10 years', in an…

Antique Sampler by Jane Bold, 19th Century

An antique sampler by 'Jane Bold Aged 10 years', in an Australian cedar frame, 19th century 44 x 48 cm overall

Early framed sampler, burr walnut frame, handcraft by Mary…

Mary Young's Handcrafted Sampler, c. 1795

Early framed sampler, burr walnut frame, handcraft by Mary young, aged 8 c1795 with hand stitched daily affirmations 21 x 28 cm

Early 20th century sampler coloured cottons on linen worked in…

Memory's Garden Sampler

Early 20th century sampler coloured cottons on linen worked in cross-stitch with quote 'Sow kind Acts and Memory's garden Will Smell Sweet' 26.5 x 21.5 cm

A needlework sampler from 1742 by Elizabeth Hill 'Aged 12 Years…

Elizabeth Hill's 1742 Needlework Sampler: The Ten Commandments

A needlework sampler from 1742 by Elizabeth Hill 'Aged 12 Years November the 7, 1742' being a finely embroidered section from chapter 20 of Exodus, being the ten Commandments. Nicely decorated with flowers and leaves, Elizabeth hill is believed to have…

19th century sampler, 'Ann. Duffells. Work. Aged. 10', 44.5 x…

Ann Duffells' Sampler, Age 10

19th century sampler, 'Ann. Duffells. Work. Aged. 10', 44.5 x 39.5 cm

Framed antique wool embroidery sampler

Antique Wool Sampler with Intricate Embroidery

Framed antique wool embroidery sampler

Early framed needlework picture sampler large embroidery in…

1772 Jacob's Journey Sampler

Early framed needlework picture sampler large embroidery in silk on linen, entitled: '1772, Jacob Journey to Laban and meets with Rachel,' 'Genesis 29,' 54 cm x 70 cm.

Victorian hand embroidered sampler embroidered by 'Margret…

Margret Thickett's 1842 Hand Embroidered Sampler in Wood Frame

Victorian hand embroidered sampler embroidered by 'Margret Thickett, aged 9, 1842,' in wood frame, 34 cm x 34 cm total framed dimensions.

An embroidered sermon sampler, 1839, reading 'Happy the child…

Sermon Sampler: Happy Child, Fearful of Hell (9 words)

An embroidered sermon sampler, 1839, reading 'Happy the child whose tender years Receive instructions well, Who hates the sinners path and fears, the road that leads to hell Meranda Golding July 25 1839', 39 x 26 cm

Two alphabet embroidery samplers, 19th century, one signed and…

19th Century Alphabet Embroidery Samplers

Two alphabet embroidery samplers, 19th century, one signed and dated to bottom edge 'Isabela Milie aged 9 1830', 42 x 41 cm and 19 x 53 cm

An alphabet embroidery sampler, 19th century, 42.5 x 31 cm

19th Century Alphabet Embroidery Sampler

An alphabet embroidery sampler, 19th century, 42.5 x 31 cm

19th century framed sampler, of rectangular form, in off-white…

19th Century Sampler with Decorative Borders and Inscription

19th century framed sampler, of rectangular form, in off-white fabric with cream threaded decorative borders, inscribed with name and date '21st June 1877', 14 cm x 12 cm, frame measures 30 cm x 27 cm

Two 19th century framed samplers, comprising square example…

19th Century Samplers: Adam & Eve and Alphabet

Two 19th century framed samplers, comprising square example decorated with Adam and eve theme, 54 cm x 54 cm, and a rectangular alphabet sampler, 34 cm x 30 cm (2)

A needlepoint sampler, 'M. Harford wrought this in the…

M. Harford's Needlepoint Sampler, 1912

A needlepoint sampler, 'M. Harford wrought this in the eightieth year of her age' 1912', 42 x 42 cm. Provenanance: the Estate of Joan Harris Am and Frederick Parslow Am.

Two Victorian hand worked samplers each image of a hand worked…

Victorian Hand Worked Samplers in Antique Frames

Two Victorian hand worked samplers each image of a hand worked sampler on fabric, dated 1838 and 1888, each in a matching antique wooden frame, 89 x 15 cm, each.

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Jane Crocker August…

August 1790 Sampler for Jane Crocker

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Jane Crocker August 1790, 53 x 19.5 cm

A Georgian needlework sampler by Mary Rushton aged twelve 1835,…

Georgian Needlework Sampler by Mary Rushton, 1835

A Georgian needlework sampler by Mary Rushton aged twelve 1835, daintily worked in cross stitch upon fine translucent linen featuring a verse and a double storey house with stylised gardens, enclosed by a running vegetal border, height 32.5 cm, width 33.5…

George III sampler 18th century embroidered by Mary whale in…

18th Century George III Sampler by Mary Whale

George III sampler 18th century embroidered by Mary whale in 1777, framed, 42 x 30.5 cm.

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Sarah Harrison 1820,…

Sarah Harrison's 1820 Sampler

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Sarah Harrison 1820, 48.5 cm x 40.5 cm

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler dated December 1843, 29…

1843 Hand Embroidered Sampler in Antique Frame

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler dated December 1843, 29 cm x 25 cm sampler only

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Rachel Riches aged…

Rachel Riches' Antique Sampler: A Precious Childhood Treasure

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler for Rachel Riches aged 8 years, 33.5 cm x 29.5 cm sampler only

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler extensive hand worked,…

Antique Hand-Embroidered Sampler in Victorian Frame

Framed antique hand embroidered sampler extensive hand worked, some wear, undated, possibly mid-Victorian, 37 cm x 27 cm sampler.

Three framed vintage Embroideries, Chinese and Indian, early…

Vintage Chinese and Indian Embroideries

Three framed vintage Embroideries, Chinese and Indian, early 20th century and later, two long-stitch silk panels of floral designs with butterflies framed by cotton trims and patterned silk borders, and an Indian embroidered sampler in two tone velvet…

A framed antique sampler (frame 51 cm x 29 cm

Antique Sampler in Ornate Frame

A framed antique sampler (frame 51 cm x 29 cm

19th century needlework sampler dated 1838, in later frame, 38…

1838 Needlework Sampler in Frame

19th century needlework sampler dated 1838, in later frame, 38 cm x 43 cm

A needlework sampler, 19th century, depicting a stately home in…

19th Century Needlework Sampler of Stately Home in Garden

A needlework sampler, 19th century, depicting a stately home in a garden setting, housed in a birds eye maple veneered frame with various inscriptions verso including '1857' and 'M. Howatson', 31.5 x 33 cm (frame)

Framed sampler, embroidery and a print, 19th and 20th century,…

Sampler Embroidery Print Frame - 19th & 20th Century

Framed sampler, embroidery and a print, 19th and 20th century, the largest frame 31 x 29 cm overall

Early Victorian framed hand embroidered sampler signed Eliza…

Eliza Scott's Victorian Sampler, 1837

Early Victorian framed hand embroidered sampler signed Eliza Scott, Falmouth, February 6th, 1837, aged 12 years.' Well framed. 40 cm x 45 cm.

Framed vintage hand embroidered sampler (42 x 42 cm approx).

Vintage Sampler in Framed Embroidery

Framed vintage hand embroidered sampler (42 x 42 cm approx).

A needlework Alphabet and number sampler dated and with phrase,…

1922 Needlework Alphabet and Number Sampler

A needlework Alphabet and number sampler dated and with phrase, 'Alphima Amelia Cocum 1922' 29.5 x 29.5 cm

Sampler dated 27/08/1869 by Fanny Jane Fox, Oatlands, in huon…

Fanny Jane Fox Sampler in Huon Pine Frame

Sampler dated 27/08/1869 by Fanny Jane Fox, Oatlands, in huon pine frame, sampler 43 cm high, 29 cm wide,

A framed needlepoint embroidery sampler by Dinah Maxfield,…

Religious Needlepoint Sampler, Dinah Maxfield, 1834

A framed needlepoint embroidery sampler by Dinah Maxfield, circa 1834, on the importance of religion, 43 x 33 cm

Victorian needle point sampler, c. 1860, hand sewn by Leah…

Leah Morgans' Victorian Needle Point Sampler

Victorian needle point sampler, c. 1860, hand sewn by Leah Morgans, 1860, framed 78 x 63 cm, (framed). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A framed sampler 1827 by Mary Birch.

Mary Birch's 1827 Sampler

A framed sampler 1827 by Mary Birch.

A framed sampler 1824 by Anne Reading.

Anne Reading's 1824 Sampler

A framed sampler 1824 by Anne Reading.

A framed sampler 1781 by Mary Wartley Right.

Mary Wartley Right's 1781 Sampler

A framed sampler 1781 by Mary Wartley Right.

A framed sampler 1835 by Wilson Rutherglen.

Wilson Rutherglen's 1835 Sampler in Frame

A framed sampler 1835 by Wilson Rutherglen.

A framed sampler 1835 by Mary Newich.

1835 Sampler by Mary Newich

A framed sampler 1835 by Mary Newich.

A George III embroidered sampler featuring biblical verses,…

George III Sampler by Martha Smallwood, 1812

A George III embroidered sampler featuring biblical verses, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden surrounded by various animals, etc, embroidered by Martha Smallwood, aged 12 years in 1812, under glass and in mahogany frame, some old staining. 53 x 41 cm.

A needlework sampler by Nancy Wilson shepherd, dated 1847 60 x…

Nancy Wilson Shepherd's 1847 Sampler

A needlework sampler by Nancy Wilson shepherd, dated 1847 60 x 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Joan Harris Am and Frederick Parslow AM.

A needlepoint sampler, mid 20th century embroidered with Queen…

Queen's Christmas Needlepoint Sampler with Tudor Roses

A needlepoint sampler, mid 20th century embroidered with Queen Elizabeth's 1952 Christmas broadcast and Tudor roses 34 x 25.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Joan Harris Am and Frederick Parslow AM.

Framed Tasmanian Colonial sampler, Hobart town, Eliza Risby, 40…

Tasmanian Colonial Sampler by Eliza Risby

Framed Tasmanian Colonial sampler, Hobart town, Eliza Risby, 40 cm x 23 cm

Framed Tasmanian Colonial sampler, Eliza Risby 1834, 40 cm x 31.…

Eliza Risby's Tasmanian Colonial Sampler, 1834

Framed Tasmanian Colonial sampler, Eliza Risby 1834, 40 cm x 31.5 cm

Early 19th century sampler, worked by Jean N... Aged 11 1834,…

Jean N's Sampler, 1834

Early 19th century sampler, worked by Jean N... Aged 11 1834, 43 x 40 cm

Early 19th century sampler, worked by Mary Blackadder 1833 40 x…

Mary Blackadder's 1833 Sampler

Early 19th century sampler, worked by Mary Blackadder 1833 40 x 39.5 cm

Georgian framed hand worked wool sampler dated for 1827, 16 cm…

Georgian Wool Sampler, 1827

Georgian framed hand worked wool sampler dated for 1827, 16 cm x 19.5 cm

Australian Colonial sampler, Western Australia, 1870, by Sarah…

Colonial Sampler Depicting Barque, 1870

Australian Colonial sampler, Western Australia, 1870, by Sarah Moriaty, Convent school Perth Western Australia, depicting a barque with sewn detail 'O steer my barque for Erin, to Erin's Isle is my home' and dated 1870, 64 x 47 cm. Provenance: Thence by…

Three Georgian samplers, late 18th and early 19th century, two…

Georgian Samplers, 18th-19th Century

Three Georgian samplers, late 18th and early 19th century, two by Mary Ann loader, respectively dated 1819 and 1827, the third Sarah Worley, dated 1787, largest sampler measuring 54 cm x 44 cm (including frame)

Six needleworks and two samplers, 19th century, the needleworks…

19th Century Needleworks and Samplers

Six needleworks and two samplers, 19th century, the needleworks depicting a shepherdess with lambs, two others with ladies in forest settings, three floral studies, and one sampler in memory of Ann Hobson, dating 1850, largest needlework 36 cm x 32 cm…

Framed 18th century sampler, stitched with the ten commandments,…

1738 Sampler with Ten Commandments and Alphabet

Framed 18th century sampler, stitched with the ten commandments, the alphabet and with date 1738, 20 x 20 cm (approx), a/f

Framed 19th century sampler, stitched with multiplication table…

Multiplication Sampler with Floral Border

Framed 19th century sampler, stitched with multiplication table and floral border. 19 x 23 cm (approx), a/f

A Georgian needlework sampler, by Mary Glover, circa 1812-1813,…

Georgian Sampler by Mary Glover, 1812

A Georgian needlework sampler, by Mary Glover, circa 1812-1813, of typical design with the alphabet in lower and upper case and numbers 1-13. Above three religious phrases 'Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth', 'Blessed' and 'Trust in God and…

Early 19th century framed sampler, of rectangular form,…

19th Century Sampler with Floral and Religious Motifs

Early 19th century framed sampler, of rectangular form, decorated with vases of flowers, lions and crowns under trees, 'Be Christ my pattern and my guide...Miss Johnson's school. Dec 13. 1825/Prepare to meet thy God in Glory', in tones of green, brown and…

19th century Sampler,c.1829 of rectangular form, with poem 'The…

Mary Ann Willcocks' 1829 Sampler

19th century Sampler,c.1829 of rectangular form, with poem 'The lily of the Valley', decorated with an image of a house, animals and flowers, with name Mary Ann Willcocks, 1829, framed, 39 cm x 29 cm (sampler)

Antique sampler by Margaret Davies dated 1839, 15 x 20 cm

Margaret Davies Sampler, 1839

Antique sampler by Margaret Davies dated 1839, 15 x 20 cm

Antique sampler Adam and eve worked in wools, named (faded), 44…

Faded Adam and Eve Sampler

Antique sampler Adam and eve worked in wools, named (faded), 44 x 41 cm

Early sampler dated 1853

1853 Sampler

Early sampler dated 1853

A 19th century sampler, depicting Adam and Eve surrounded by…

Clegg Elizabeth's 1823 Sampler

A 19th century sampler, depicting Adam and Eve surrounded by geometric motifs and surmounted by an epithet, named 'Clegg Elizabeth' and dated 1823. 40 cm x 40 cm

A Victorian 1847 sampler entitled 'Sympathy', and with verse,…

Sympathy Sampler by Hannah Smith, 1847

A Victorian 1847 sampler entitled 'Sympathy', and with verse, flowering forms, birds and buildings and detailed to the base 'Hannah Smith's Work 1847'. 49.5 cm x 39.5 cm framed under glass.

LUCY ANN SHAW, Solomon's Temple, embroidery - sampler,…

Lucy Ann Shaw's 1845 Embroidered Solomon's Temple Sampler

LUCY ANN SHAW, Solomon's Temple, embroidery - sampler, inscribed centre: LUCY ann Shaws work done 1845, Solomans Tempel (sic), 64.5 x 62.5 cm

An antique French sampler, 1824, by Rachel Rouget, aged eleven,…

1824 French Sampler by Rachel Rouget

An antique French sampler, 1824, by Rachel Rouget, aged eleven, a cross stitch and pulled work sampler in muted colours on broad weave linen with fruiting trees, flowers, pot plants, birds and two figures. Height 50.5 cm, width 41 cm

A Victorian cross stitch sampler, 1887 by Rosa Tompkin, aged…

Victorian Cross Stitch Sampler by Rosa Tompkin, 1887

A Victorian cross stitch sampler, 1887 by Rosa Tompkin, aged nine, an alphabetic and numeric cross stitch sampler in red and green colours, upon a course weave linen. Height 50 cm, width 39.5 cm, (includes frame)

A Georgian sampler, 1823, by Ann Callis of Loughborough, aged…

Ann Callis' Georgian Sampler, 1823

A Georgian sampler, 1823, by Ann Callis of Loughborough, aged ten, embroidered in petit point on linen with a sombre religious poem, trees, small animals and cupids, and deep borders of floral crewel work. Height 59 cm, width 51.5 cm, (includes frame)

Sampler worked in coloured wools, dated 1822 in original…

1822 Coloured Wool Sampler in Rosewood Frame

Sampler worked in coloured wools, dated 1822 in original rosewood frame

A rare Australian folk art needlework World War I cushion…

WWI Australian Folk Art Cushion Sampler "54th Battalion"

A rare Australian folk art needlework World War I cushion sampler '54th Battalion' in a quality box type frame, 65 cm x 65 cm

Small sampler 1834, 8 x 25.5 cm

1834 Sampler: Petite Piece of History

Small sampler 1834, 8 x 25.5 cm

Botany Bay needlework sampler, 19th century, cross-stitch…

Botany Bay Sampler - 19th Century Needlework

Botany Bay needlework sampler, 19th century, cross-stitch needlework design on canvas, 60 x 48 cm

A good 19th century pictorial and epithet sampler, dated 1837.…

1837 Pictorial and Epithet Sampler

A good 19th century pictorial and epithet sampler, dated 1837. 25 cm x 32 cm.

Georgian needlework sampler, 1837, hand sewn by Phoebe Ann…

Phoebe Ann Layster's Georgian Needlework Sampler, 1837

Georgian needlework sampler, 1837, hand sewn by Phoebe Ann Layster, age 12, 41 x 44 cm

Georgian Alphabet needlework sampler, hand sewn by Hannah Lee,…

1826 Georgian Alphabet Sampler by Hannah Lee

Georgian Alphabet needlework sampler, hand sewn by Hannah Lee, age 10, dated 1826, framed, 25 x 22 cm

Georgian framed needlework sampler, c. 1840, hand-sewn by Mary…

Mary Coles' Georgian needlework sampler, 1840

Georgian framed needlework sampler, c. 1840, hand-sewn by Mary Coles, age 10, 42 x 32 cm

A George II sampler by Betty Horn, dated 1739 and 1740, 'Aged…

Betty Horn's 1739 Sampler with Floral Vines and Alphabets

A George II sampler by Betty Horn, dated 1739 and 1740, 'Aged 10 Years', with strawberry and floral vines, multiple alphabets and verse, 'September 20, 1740, this was finished by Betty Horn, daughter of Roger and Elizabeth Horn aged 11 years'. Worked in…

Victorian pictorial needlework sampler depicting Adam and eve…

Grace James' 1841 Adam and Eve Sampler

Victorian pictorial needlework sampler depicting Adam and eve and the serpent in the garden, worked by Grace James aged 18, dated 1841

A fine and large George III silk thread sampler, on fine linen,…

George III Silk Thread Sampler with Floral Motifs

A fine and large George III silk thread sampler, on fine linen, including multiple plant and flowering vase motifs, the central two-storied house with elaborate fence and gates above 'MARGARET FINDLAY' and various initials, further motifs including exotic…

A Petit point sampler by Elizabeth Eather 1838, extensive moth…

Elizabeth Eather's Damaged Petit Point Sampler (1838)

A Petit point sampler by Elizabeth Eather 1838, extensive moth damage leading to many losses, 43.5 x 30.5 cm

A needlework sampler, 18th century, by Mary Standing aged 9…

Mary Standing's 18th Century Sampler

A needlework sampler, 18th century, by Mary Standing aged 9 years 1793, 40 x 32 cm

A Victorian darning sampler, English, 19th century, 41.5 cm…

Victorian Darning Sampler, 19th Century

A Victorian darning sampler, English, 19th century, 41.5 cm high, 34.5 cm wide

A needlework silk on linen Sampler '1725', English, 18th…

18th Century English Silk Sampler

A needlework silk on linen Sampler '1725', English, 18th century, 29.5 cm wide, 29 cm high

A needlework Sampler 'Mary T Chenhalls 1844', English, 19th…

Mary T Chenhalls Sampler, 1844

A needlework Sampler 'Mary T Chenhalls 1844', English, 19th century, 31 cm wide, 42 cm high

A needlework silk on linen Sampler '1725', English, 18th…

English 18th Century Sampler, 1725

A needlework silk on linen Sampler '1725', English, 18th century, 21 cm wide, 41 cm high

A needlework Sampler 'Sarah Eardley March 23rd 1814', English,…

Sarah Eardley's Needlework Sampler: 1814

A needlework Sampler 'Sarah Eardley March 23rd 1814', English, 19th century, 29.5 cm wide, 39 cm high

George II sampler dated 1753. Hand stitched exercise sampler…

Abigail Bond's 1753 Hand Stitched Sampler

George II sampler dated 1753. Hand stitched exercise sampler named & dated by 'Abigail Bond her sampler Age 15 in year 1753 MB Mh Rb' (the letters J & U are missing on all lines). Cloth 54 x 20 cm

An early Victorian sampler in burr elm frame, embroidered by…

Victorian Sampler by Sarah Fearnley in Burr Elm Frame

An early Victorian sampler in burr elm frame, embroidered by Sarah Fearnley, 64 x 53 cm

A needle work sampler by Annie Petitt, Swansea, Tasmanian,…

Annie Petitt's 1866 Tasmanian Needlework Sampler

A needle work sampler by Annie Petitt, Swansea, Tasmanian, dated 1866, further stitched Ap. Tasmania Nov

A sampler, possibly Tasmanian made by Mary Ann Pash, aged 7,…

Mary Ann Pash's Tasmanian Sampler, 1847

A sampler, possibly Tasmanian made by Mary Ann Pash, aged 7, 1847, 32 x 32 cm

A good and fine George IV sampler by Agnes Trotter Kerchesters…

Agnes Trotter Kerchesters 1829 Sampler: Regal and Traditional Imagery

A good and fine George IV sampler by Agnes Trotter Kerchesters 1829, with numerals, alphabets and traditional imagery including uncommon crowns and saying, worked in red, green and gold dominant tones. 36 cm x 32 cm

A George III silk and linen cross-stitch needlework sampler,…

George III Sampler, 1787

A George III silk and linen cross-stitch needlework sampler, 18th century, dated 1787, worked by Mary Braine Warkton taught by Mary Blackburn Kettering and dated Northamptonshire, 1848, 53 cm high, 64 cm wide. Provenance: Witney Antiques, England