Antique Norwegian Alphabet Sampler | Original 1870 Needlework by Josephine Bergersen | Framed Folk Art Textile Wall Decor
$425.00
Step back into the golden age of Scandinavian needlework with this original Norwegian alphabet sampler, carefully hand embroidered by Josephine Bergersen and dated 1870. Rich in colorful decorative motifs and traditional lettering, this beautiful sampler captures the artistry and craftsmanship of nineteenth-century Norwegian folk traditions.
Featuring rows of embroidered alphabets alongside charming symbolic motifs including flowers, a floral basket, crown, birdcage, lyre, cross, and ornamental designs, this sampler represents both decorative art and historical textile craftsmanship. The reverse still retains a vintage Gimbel Brothers Picture Department label from New York, likely reflecting a later framing or retail history rather than the sampler's Norwegian origin.
Whether displayed in a farmhouse, cottage, Scandinavian-inspired interior, or antique textile collection, this authentic framed sampler offers warmth, history, and timeless decorative appeal.
- Origin: Norway
- Maker: Josephine Bergersen
- Date: 1870
- Type: Original alphabet sampler
- Technique: Hand embroidered needlework
- Material: Hand embroidered textile under glass in wooden frame
- Color: Natural linen tone with multicolored embroidery
- Condition: Very good antique condition with age-related wear and patina. Minor wear to the wooden frame consistent with age. The reverse retains an old Gimbel Brothers Picture Department label from New York.
- Dimensions:
- Width: 11.10 in (28.2 cm)
- Height: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)
- Depth: 0.55 in (1.4 cm)
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