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Inscribed Wrought by Mary Ann Ball. Temple. AEt 14/ 1823. Mary Ann 's sampler is visually pleasing with its lavishly embellished flowering vine border topped with a heart encompassing three alphabets a verse and inscription divided with band motifs. The verse reads Let virtue be your guide/ Religion be your friend/ Then Mary Ann you shall glide/ In safety to life's end. Silk on linen; 15 3/4" x 15 3/4" framed.
STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER |