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Alphabet sampler with geometric border. Floral pattern at bottom. Alphabets: #1 missing "J"; #2 missing "J"; #3 missing "J". Numbers: "1-4". Stitches used: cross stitch, eyelet hole, and chain stitch.
samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
numerals
Education
Sampler
""BE MY ENDEAVOR ONLY/ TO EXCEL IN THE BLEST/ ART THE ART ART OF DOING WE/LL Ruth Oliver is my name And With my/Needle I Workt The Same IN 1799"" (Embroidered)
Oliver, Ruth (Embroiderer)
17 x 14 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Accession
1951.M21
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