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Sampler
Mary Ann Goslinearly 19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Octagonal frame enclosing three alphabets, a set of numerals, and a verse: Tis education forms the common mindJust as the twig bent the trees inclinedBeauty in her vain her pretty eyes may rollCharms strike the sight but merit
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Mary Ann Goslin
- Date Created: early 19th century
- Type: Sampler
- Rights: Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
- Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted cross, half cross and satin stitches on plain weave foundation
- Provenance: Ex. coll. Fraser-Martin. Donor's Notes: Purchased in Ipswich, New Hampshire on the Green in 1928.
- Inscribed: Wrought by Mary Ann Goslin in the 12 year of her age
- Dimensions: H x W: 34.3 x 31.8 cm (13 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.)
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