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This large beautiful sampler is inscribed Sarah Russell/ Born March 18th 1796/ Aged nine AD 1805. She included
a verse about the positive effects of prudent and caring parents. At the bottom, below the "classic Boston
band", is a scene depicting a large tree with a shepherd play-ing a flute and a shepherdess, along with various
other people, birds, sheep, trees, and flowers. STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER |