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Exceptional Franklin, Tennessee sampler, 1836

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Important Franklin, Tennessee house sampler by Mary Elizabeth Collins, April 1836. This sampler relates to a group of four documented samplers from Middle TN. The group is referred to as the "Cartouche, Wreath, and Vase Group". This specific sampler contains nine different stitching techniques and the baskets are characteristic of Middle Tennessee samplers from the early 1830s to the late 1850s (research courtesy of Jennifer C. Core, Tennessee Sampler Survey). Condition - 5th row of letters show deterioration. Some missing linen to top right edge. Framed - 19 7/8" height x 19 6/8" width. Sight - 16 5/8" height x 16 1/2" width. Note: Sampler has been photographed and documented by the Tennessee Sampler Survey.

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