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Sampler (alphabet), made in Cardigan, 1840
Miniature sampler. Woollen canvas ground, embroidered with green silk in cross and four-sided stitches. Narrow chain border.
Upper half: upper case alphabet, ampersand and numerals 1 to 3, followed by lower case alphabet and numerals 1 to 16, arranged in five horizontal rows separated by zigzag and straight lines. Below: maker's name, place and date.
Inscription:
Mary Mathias
Cardigan May 4
1840
Dimensions:
11.5 x 10.2 cm
Item reference: : GTJ27460
