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Schoolgirl Sampler containing "Happiness"

Made By Mary Wilkinson (probably British, born ca. 1830)
Date1842
Mediumembroidery floss on fabric
Dimensions30 × 27 in. (76.2 × 68.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • DEC ARTS
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Maurice Griffel
Terms
  • text
  • needlepoint
Object numberM.2017.2.1
Inscribedsigned: Mary Wilkinson Saxilby Aged 12 Years 1842
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