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Vertical sampler on natural linen ground, polychromatic; 2 1/2-3 inch bands of floral needlework alternating with an alphabet and verses. Alphabets: #1 complete; Numbers: "1-13"; cross stitch, outline stitch, eyelet hole, long and short satin stitch.
samplers (embroidery)
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embroidering
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Sampler
""My busy thoughts doth shew/I am not made in vain/O that I may so well improve/As eternal life to gain"" ""_____ ____ef Her Sampler Aged ____ 14""
Unknown
16 1/2 x 12 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Miss Lillian E. Bassett
1949.63
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