{"product_id":"antique-scottish-sampler-by-helen-robertson-ca-1850","title":"Antique English Sampler by Helen Robertson, c.1820s | Hemstitch, Satin \u0026 Eyelet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Early 19th Century English Sampler Stitched with Extraordinary Skill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique sampler was worked by Helen Robertson in the early 1800s. It is a testament to the remarkable needlework tradition of early 19th century England and the quiet artistry of the women who kept it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sampler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this piece apart is Helen's evident desire to \u003cem\u003epractice and master\u003c\/em\u003e multiple needlework techniques within a single work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple hemstitch variations\u003c\/strong\u003e worked around the border, a rare and skilled touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDividing rows in satin stitch and stem stitch, \u003c\/strong\u003edemonstrating confident command of surface embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA large decorative eyelet\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left side, an unusual and striking design choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional color retention\u003c\/strong\u003e for its age, the palette remains vivid and warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10\" × 12.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Great for its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hemstitch, satin stitch, stem stitch, eyelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: c.1820s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to own a piece of early 19th century English needlework history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wishing Thorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205047476406,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/0318\/3286\/files\/1_9919f337-bdbd-4db4-8684-9dc9841a1c3c.jpg?v=1782070296","url":"https:\/\/thewishingthorn.com\/products\/antique-scottish-sampler-by-helen-robertson-ca-1850","provider":"The Wishing Thorn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}