A long narrow sampler with bands of alphabets and geometric cross borders, the inscription: Martha Butler is my name and with my needle I wrought the same and if my skill it had been batter, I would have mended every letter. An the 19 Day 1729 the 12 of my ageAt the bottom is a scene with Adam and Eve, the Tree of Knowledge and a large snake, assorted animals and flowers including thistle and rose. Adam and Eve carry fig leaves which are attached only at the base of each leaf.
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