Exemplum Samplers - Antique Cross Stitch Samplers on the Internet

Sampler Showcase

In this section, you can look at some of the samplers that I have had in my collection over the past few years. All of them have a fascinating story to tell and all of them steeped in history.

The Emily Shelton Sanders Sampler 1858 Take a look at this amazing six year old girl's sampler, It is difficult to believe that this work was created by a mere 6 year old. Read all about her very short life, tragically cut short by one of England’s greatest killers of the time ...		Click here for More

The Elizabeth Brandis Sampler 1805 A beautiful sampler, check out the work of this obviously talented 11 year old girl. Elizabeth put a great deal of effort into her sampler, which is obvious in the amount of verses that she has stitched. Also read about the unusual discovery that I made when taking this sampler out of its frame!....		Click here for more

The Georgina Thomson Sampler 1805 A fine Georgian verse sampler with an interesting pedigree. Reputed to have been worked by the Mother-in-law of Charles Dickens! Read main description for further details on this fascinating sampler with unique history.		Click here for more