Sampler, Mary Batchelder, (American, born 1757), Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, cross, half-cross, eyelet, rococo, chain, and roumanian stitches on plain weave foundation, Sampler with a stylized floral border on three sides. In the upper third are three sets of alphabets and a set of numerals, separated by geometric and floral borders. In the center, three stylized flowers and an inscription:, Mary Batchelder Was Born June The 13th 1757 Wrought this Sampler 1773, While God does Spare for Death Prepare, A large two-handled vase of flowers

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