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Ruth James School Girl Sampler 18th Century 1796

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Ruth James School Girl Sampler 18th Century 1796

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Ruth James School Girl Sampler 18th Century"Ruth James 1796 born July 16, 1786" with phrase "when my short glass it latest sand shall run and death approach to fright the looker on softly may i sigh out my soul in air stand thou my pitying angel there"

13 in. 11.5 in. Framed 14 in. x 12.5 in.

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Ruth James School Girl Sampler 18th Century 1796

Name: Ruth James School Girl Sampler 18th Century 1796
SKU: 158483570
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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