CHAMBERSBURGH, PA NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER - 1818

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Inscribed: Margaret Davis her sampler Wrought in/ Chambersburg November 11, 1818 E.Q. Note: the E.Q. may be the instructress initials. It is Chambersburg, PA.

The verse bracketing the central flowering basket reminds one that beauty without virtues is admired but soon forgotten.

Silk on linen; 18 ¾ x 18 inches framed.

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CHAMBERSBURGH, PA NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER - 1818

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