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19th c Schoolgirl embroidered sampler, her name was VIOLETTA MGRIFFITH, comes from Highland, N.Y

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19th c Schoolgirl embroidered sampler, her name was VIOLETTA MGRIFFITH, comes from Highland, N.Y

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19th c Schoolgirl embroidered sampler, her name was VIOLETTA MGRIFFITH, comes from Highland, N.Y estate, not dated, frame measures 19" x 12". Nice estate condition.

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19th c Schoolgirl embroidered sampler, her name was VIOLETTA MGRIFFITH, comes from Highland, N.Y

Name: 19th c Schoolgirl embroidered sampler, her name was VIOLETTA MGRIFFITH, comes from Highland, N.Y
SKU: 158807757
Price: 110 USD
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