{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-embroidery-sampler-dated-1880-with-figural-animal-and-folkloric-motifs-including-devil-and-fox-unframed-20260108","title":"Lot 214 - Antique 19th Century Embroidery Sampler Dated “1880” With Figural, Animal, And Folkloric Motifs, Including Devil And Fox, Unframed, 21-1\/2\" x 24\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th century embroidered sampler, dated “1880” at upper center, worked on a coarse linen or homespun ground. The sampler features a dense arrangement of colorful figural, animal, floral, and symbolic motifs, including birds, horses, roosters, butterflies, strawberries, floral sprays, architectural elements, and folkloric characters such as a devil figure and a fox, along with additional human and animal scenes. The composition is bordered with stitched floral and vine motifs on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery is executed in polychrome thread with varied stitch work typical of late 19th century domestic needlework. Fabric shows overall age-related wear, light staining, waviness, and minor thread losses consistent with age and handling. Edges are unfinished; the sampler is offered unframed and as found. A visually rich and highly decorative example of late 19th century folk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memory Hole Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52192841695521,"sku":"20260108-LOT214","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260108-2280_8e375cc4-e5ce-413d-b8f2-478c0ed4555d.jpg?v=1767561351","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-embroidery-sampler-dated-1880-with-figural-animal-and-folkloric-motifs-including-devil-and-fox-unframed-20260108","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}