Sampler, Mary Ann Goslin, American, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted cross, half cross and satin stitches on plain weave foundation, Octagonal frame enclosing three alphabets, a set of numerals, and a verse:, Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig bent the trees inclined, Beauty in her vain her pretty eyes may roll, Charms strike the sight but merit, USA, early 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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