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Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Floral border at bottom, saw tooth satin stitch border at top. Alphabets:#1-"A-Y"; #2-"A-W"; #3-missing "J"; cross stitch, satin stitch.
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Sampler
""Martha Hoit Aged 16 years/Stratham Septemb"" (Embroidered)
Hoit, Martha (Embroiderer)
10 x 9 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of William Sumner Appleton
1918.1271
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