Sampler, Ann Quigly, American, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross and satin stitches on plain weave foundation, An verse embroidered in black and enclosed in a black octagonal frame, surrounded by a deep border of flowering vines tied with a ribbon, embroidered in pale greens and browns., The verse reads:, Acrostic, Amidst my learning and my care, Nothing can equal God most dear, Nor ought with him my heart to share, Quick as my fingers move this thread, Under just rules do act with speed, In wisdom paths still may I tread, Giving to virtue constant

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