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Mary Townsend's Needlework Embroidery (America, 19th century)

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Mary Townsend's Needlework Embroidery (America, 19th century)

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Description

Mary Townsend's Needlework Embroidery (America, 19th century) Sampler wrought by Mary Townsend, signed "Mary L. Townsend...in the year of her age 1849" with verse on childhood including "Youth is the time to learn." Silk thread on linen. Sight: 17 x 7 3/4 in. (43.2 x 19.7 cm.), Frame: 21 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (54.6 x 29.2 cm.)

Condition

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