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1836
GUSN-244223
Sampler "Wrought by Isabella Johnston in the eighth year of her age". Worked in dull colors with five stanzas entitled "Remember Thy Creator in the days of they Youth". Black walnut frame with inside gilt molding. Matches frame of 1940.996
samplers (embroidery)
Sampler
Johnston, Isabella, 1828- (Embroiderer)
20 5/8 x 21 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Walter Kendall Watkins
1940.1009
Title Sampler Accession Number 1940.996
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