British silk on wool sampler, dated April 18, 1836,
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British silk on wool sampler, dated April 18, 1836, titled Solomon Temple, with passage reading," Solomon employed 183,600 men and was 7 years and/6 months in building the Temple he afterwards sacrificed/142,000 cattle/The last bond charge by David given to raise a house to/Heaven by Solomon in mind is borne then the temple to adorn/He orders all of the highest worth from richest regions known of earth/And when completed samotifie(?)/gods house with solom sacrifice", Hannah Gafforth Finished this work April 18, 1836 in the 11 year of her age, 20"h x 20.75"w. Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund.
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British silk on wool sampler, dated April 18, 1836,
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