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ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK ALPHABET SAMPLER

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ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK ALPHABET SAMPLER
ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK ALPHABET SAMPLER. With 5 numerical and alphabetical registries over a 6 line verse reading “Jesus permit they gratous name to stand – As the first efforts of an infant hand – and while her fingers o’er the canvas move – incline her tender heart to seek thy love – with they dear children may she shar a part – and write thy name herself upon her heart”, the bottom line reading “Wrought by Anna F. Rogers Aged 7 Years”, all within a single border. Undated. American, circa 1840. A few small holes and losses, badly faded, some silver thread added to enhance the verse. Framed 18.25” by 19.5”.