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Fine Needlework Sampler, Sarah Langley, 1818
Fine Needlework Sampler, Sarah Langley, 1818
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A fine needlework sampler. By "Sarah Langley Aged 9 years, Feb ry 9th, 1818" ( possibly New Hampshire ). On linen with a multitude of depictions including two three-masted schooners, two pair of love birds, a bird in a gilded cage, large trees, urns of flowers, a crown, etc and a repeating floral border. A poem/ verse reads: "On Education, Next unto God dear parents I address myself to you in humble thankfulness...for all your care and charge on me bestow'd. The means of learning unto me allow'd. Go on dear parents let me still pursue...Those golden arts the vulgar never knew". Sight measurement 12.75" x 12.75". Framed under glass measuring 15" x 15". CONDITION NOTE: some small holes in linen, see photos.
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Fine Needlework Sampler, Sarah Langley, 1818

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