Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Potted flower at bottom surrounded by a decorative border. Sampler worked in pink, black, and green silk threads. Stitches used: cross stitch.
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Sampler
""Judith C. Br/adford Her Samplar"" ""On Happiness Blest be the Pr/inces who have fought."" (Embroidered)
Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)
10 3/8 x 7 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Charles F. Read
1925.687
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