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Antique Embroidery Sampler, Early 20th Century Linen Needlework Study Piece with Richelieu, Drawn Thread, Needle Lace and Satin Stitch

LaceLoreEspana  
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  • Vintage: From the 1900s

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This antique early 20th-century linen needlework sampler represents a highly detailed educational or examination masterwork demonstrating supreme sewing proficiency. Crafted on hand-woven natural linen fabric, this textile specimen showcases a diverse compendium of traditional needlework disciplines.

Dating to the early 1900s, this class of embroidery sample, traditionally referred to as an educational sampler or 'dechado', was produced by students of vocational schools or domestic academies to qualify for professional certifications. These technical samplers acted as physical portfolios, proving the maker's mastery over complex regional lace and openwork techniques before entering the textile trade.

Features and details:
- Period: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1910)
- Technique / Style: Drawn thread work (merezhka), Richelieu cutwork, needle-made lace, and satin stitch monogramming
- Size: 60 cm x 60 cm (approx. 23.6 inches x 23.6 inches)
- Material: 100% natural unbleached linen, cotton embroidery threads
- Condition: Excellent antique preservation. The textile is structurally sound with minimal age-related discoloration. No major structural tears or restoration detected. All lace inserts remain completely intact.

This specimen is of particular interest to museum curators, historians of textile arts, and advanced collectors of antique needlework. Its didactic layout serves as an authentic historical record of domestic needlecraft training standards of the Edwardian era.

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May include: A beige textile featuring intricate white embroidery and lace inserts. The fabric displays floral motifs, cutwork, and a vertical lace border. Various square lace patches are sewn onto the right side, creating a textured, layered appearance.

This antique early 20th-century linen needlework sampler represents a highly detailed educational or examination masterwork demonstrating supreme sewing proficiency. Crafted on hand-woven natural linen fabric, this textile specimen showcases a diverse compendium of traditional needlework disciplines.

Dating to the early 1900s, this class of embroidery sample, traditionally referred to as an educational sampler or 'dechado', was produced by students of vocational schools or domestic academies to qualify for professional certifications. These technical samplers acted as physical portfolios, proving the maker's mastery over complex regional lace and openwork techniques before entering the textile trade.

Features and details:
- Period: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1910)
- Technique / Style: Drawn thread work (merezhka), Richelieu cutwork, needle-made lace, and satin stitch monogramming
- Size: 60 cm x 60 cm (approx. 23.6 inches x 23.6 inches)
- Material: 100% natural unbleached linen, cotton embroidery threads
- Condition: Excellent antique preservation. The textile is structurally sound with minimal age-related discoloration. No major structural tears or restoration detected. All lace inserts remain completely intact.

This specimen is of particular interest to museum curators, historians of textile arts, and advanced collectors of antique needlework. Its didactic layout serves as an authentic historical record of domestic needlecraft training standards of the Edwardian era.

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    Spain
  • Cost to ship
    $70.28 to United States, 43215

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