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Alphabet sampler on ivory linen ground. Verse at bottom. Two complete alphabets with many letters repeated. Numbers: "1-8" with "3" repeated twice. Polychromatic threads in green and pink. Stitches used: cross stitch and eyelet hole stitch.
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"Honor and shame from no condition rise / Act well your part there all the honor lies" "Boston, August 1820" "Sarah T. Howard" (Embroidered)
Howard, Sarah T. (Embroiderer)
Boston, Massachusetts
12 1/4 x 8 (HxW) (inches)
1930.310
Massachusetts (United States)
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