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Sampler, Mary Mankin, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: counted and uncounted stitches; cross, herringbone, stem, satin, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation, Within a curving, floral border, a top band of buildings and two people skipping rope; a center band of Adam and Eve and with the Tree of Knowledge, birds and plants; and a verse:, 'May virtue guide my inexperienced youth and lead my footsteps to the path of truth' and inscription:, Mary Mankin Aged 14 181_ taught by Mahymer (?), The last letter of the date was removed, and 2 was written in ink., England, 181019, embroidery & stitching, Sampler.

Sampler, Mary Mankin, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: counted and uncounted stitches; cross, herringbone, stem, satin, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation, Within a curving, floral border, a top band of buildings and two people skipping rope; a center band of Adam and Eve and with the Tree of Knowledge, birds and plants; and a verse:, 'May virtue guide my inexperienced youth and lead my footsteps to the path of truth' and inscription:, Mary Mankin Aged 14 181_ taught by Mahymer (?), The last letter of the date was removed, and 2 was written in ink., England, 181019, embroidery & stitching, Sampler.
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Sampler, Mary Mankin, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: counted and uncounted stitches; cross, herringbone, stem, satin, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation, Within a curving, floral border, a top band of buildings and two people skipping rope; a center band of Adam and Eve and with the Tree of Knowledge, birds and plants; and a verse:, 'May virtue guide my inexperienced youth and lead my footsteps to the path of truth' and inscription:, Mary Mankin Aged 14 181_ taught by Mahymer (?), The last letter of the date was removed, and 2 was written in ink., England, 181019, embroidery & stitching, Sampler
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5355 x 5529 px | 84.7 MB
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45.3 x 46.8 cm | 17.9 x 18.4 in (300 dpi)