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Sampler made from lace, embossed and printed paper valentine, cut out and applied to a satin foundation cloth and decorated with a ribbon; depicts a dancing girl with gold bird above and cherubs on either side, a small flower wreath, larger flowers; polychromatic; faded gold embossed paper with scrolling foliage surrounds the colorful center; wood frame; under glass.
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Sampler
Used At Samuel Fowler House (Danversport, Mass.),
Unknown
11 1/2 x 9 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Miss Daphne Dunbar
1934.1361
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