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Alphabet sampler, lines divided by rows of cross stitching. Border on top edge followed by Greek key-type pattern and X-pattern. Bottom border of an undulating vine. Alphabets: #1 double letters, missing "U"; #2 missing "J". Numbers: "1-14".
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Sampler
"Priscilla Scollay Aged 12 Years 1786"
Scollay, Priscilla, 1774- (Embroiderer)
10 1/4 x 7 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Mr. Howard Wallingford
1971.354
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