Mary Jones Sampler 1755
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 4205
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Embroidered into this sampler is "Mary Jones did this in the 14 year of her age, 1755." The instructional verse is "All you my friends which now expect to see a peace of work thus."
Other Information
- Title: Mary Jones Sampler 1755
- Creator: Jones, Mary
- Creation Date: 1755
- Subject Date: 1755
- Media: Silk on tammy cloth
- Dimensions (cm): 44 x 34
- Local Code: A86-553
- Collection: Samplers
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Children sewing
Needlework
Sewing
Other Keywords
Color image
Home, domestic life & personal possessions
Museum object
Samplers, embroidery,Sewing
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