Nancy Mansfield sampler, 1801

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Nancy Mansfield sampler, 1801

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Description

Embroidered onto this sampler are the words, "Nancy Mansfield b. Jan 23 1791 in the eleventh year of my age."

The instructional verse is "Our parents exert a prudent care to read our infants mind with proper with acquired ease."

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About This Item

  • Title: Nancy Mansfield sampler, 1801
  • Creator: Nancy Mansfield
  • Creation Date: 1801
  • Subject Date: 1801
  • Media: Silk on linen
  • Dimensions: 59 cm x 44 cm
  • Local Code: A86-547
  • Collection: Samplers
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Maine Historical Society
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