A needlework sampler, by Mary Rains, aged 12 years, April 2nd 1823

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A needlework sampler, by Mary Rains, aged 12 years, April 2nd 1823

decorated with a verse above a church with birds flying above, within a floral border

50 x 53cm

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A needlework sampler, by Mary Rains, aged 12 years, April 2nd 1823

Lot 0301

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