Sampler, Harriet McEwen, English, Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, chain, stem, and square stitches on plain weave foundation, Four alphabets, one with numerals at the top. Verse: 'Tis education that conform the mind, and make it rise superior to its kind, wisdom and worth are by instruction given, these lead to virtue, happiness, and heaven. Harriet McEwen, aged 9 years 1830.' Potted plants and flower basket at bottom. Floral border at edge., England, 1830, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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