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Conservation of Margaret Rose’s Sampler Ca 1832

Above, the top of the sampler with Margaret Rose’s name and location at the time of the creation of the sampler.  On either end you can see that originally the piece was intended to be hung on a rod, loop … Continue reading

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Lianne’s Linen Sampler Ca 1806

Lianne’s Great-great-great-GREAT grandmother, Hannah Epes, completed this sampler on June 26th, 1806, when she was 10 years old.  It came to us in the sweet old handkerchief box her grandmother kept it in, above, a keepsake. I like hearing the … Continue reading

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