A Quaker needlework sampler, Mary Taylor (1789-1867),
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A Quaker needlework sampler Mary Taylor (1789-1867), "Ann Tucker's School," Philadelphia, PA, dated, "1802" Silk threads on linen, backboard inscribed in graphite, "Dear Mary/ This was worked by thy/ great grandmother, Aunt Mary's/ mother/ Mary Taylor Randolph/ when she was a/ child, aff. thy Father/ Geo. Wood" and "Mary Taylor Randolph/ when she was a/ child/ From Thy/ Aunt Juliana Wood/1909/ November 14th," with additional family descent below, framed.11 1/2 in. x 14 5/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: By descent in the Randolph/Wood/Foulkes family to the present owner.
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A Quaker needlework sampler, Mary Taylor (1789-1867),
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