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November 9, 1825 |
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This English sampler was sewn by a
nine year old girl. It was stitched on a very finely woven linen
(approximately fifty threads to the inch) with silk flosses. The intricacy
of her work, as well as the beautifully balanced composition, result in a
pleasingly symmetrical sampler with many unique elements of design,
including "The Alpha Cottage," the lovely verse, and the unusual star
cartouche at the bottom. The verse is:
Note: these photos are of the original antique |
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LINEN: 40 count RATED: Intermediate FINISHED SIZE: 21-1/2" x 16-3/4" Kit with cotton floss- $79.00 Kit with silk floss- $155.00 Graph only- $13.00 |
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