British silk on wool canvas sampler dated 1824, and
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British silk on wool canvas sampler dated 1824, and signed "Caroline Curtis worked this sampler aged 8 years", the top scripted, "Next unto God Dear Parents I address/Myself to you in Humble Thankfulness/For all your Care and Charge on me bestowed/The means of Learning unto me slowed/Go on I Pray and Let me still Pursue/Those Golden arts the Vulgar never knew, 17.25"h x 13"w. Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund.
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British silk on wool canvas sampler dated 1824, and
Estimate $500 - $700
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