This beautiful antique European redwork embroidery sampler is a stellar piece of 19th or early 20th-century schoolgirl needlework. Hand-stitched with a vibrant scarlet-red cotton thread onto a naturally aged linen canvas background, it showcases meticulous craftsmanship designed to demonstrate domestic skill proficiency.The layout features multiple rows of distinct alphabetic lettering styles—ranging from block serif lettering to elegant flowing cursive scripts—alongside numeric progressions. It is framed by a delicate geometric outer border and grounded at the baseline with a charming hand-stitched potted flower and a stylized geometric tree motif.
Condition & SpecificationsType: Antique Schoolgirl Marking Sampler / Textile
ArtMaterial: Hand-embroidered red cotton floss on natural linen canvas substrateDesign elements: Multi-font alphabet sets, numbering ranges, geometric border framing, tree and flower pot accent figure's UNFINISHED.
Good vintage condition with authentic fabric character, minimal minor natural discolorations consistent with age.
Dimensions: 13in x 13 in
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