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Alphabet/Pictorial sampler on natural linen ground. Polychrome silk threads. 2 1/2 inch wide floral vine border. Alphabet in top half with large scale flowering tree, birds, butterflies, dog, and potted flowers below. Three complete alphabets; "AEIOUY"; and Numbers: "1-9,0". Stitches used: cross stitch.
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Sampler
""M B Gough"" ""-835"" (Embroidered)
Gough, M B (Embroiderer)
17 x 16 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelwright
1918.1412
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