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Object Name
Sampler
Object Number
1992-18-2
Description
Off white and yellowish cotton stitching on brownish green linsey woolsey background. Sampler lists alphabet in both upper and lower cases and numbers 1 to 10. Printed twice in a row. "Catherine B. Ely aged/8 years Litchfield July 24th 1811/Jesus permit thy name to stand/As the first effort of an infants hand/And while her fingers over this canvas more/Engage her tender heart to seek thy love/with thy dear children let her share a part/And write thy name thyself upon her heart" Wood frame painted gold
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
July 24, 1811
Dimensions
12 5/8" long x 11 1/2" wide
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Sampler