Rockbridge Virginia Sampler Ann Johnston 1812

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Rockbridge Virginia Sampler Ann Johnston 1812

Name: Rockbridge Virginia Sampler Ann Johnston 1812
SKU: 208615277
Price: 8500 USD
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Rockbridge Virginia Sampler Ann Johnston 1812

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17" x 21.5" signed and dated Ann Johnston aged 12 and dated 1812. Ann Johnston born 1800 in Rockbridge VA. Fathaer was Zachariah Johnston Jr and mother Jennie McMath. Ann married Alexander Culton in 1818. A very will produced sampler with a lot of extra. Adam and eve standing at the tree (lower right) with snake. Flowers and Trees.

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