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Mary "Polly" Adams, marking sampler

Mary `Polly` Adams, marking sampler Silk thread on coarse weave natural linen
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Silk thread on coarse weave natural linen, 1779

22.7 cm x 20 cm

Textiles 02.001


Marking sampler stitched by Polly Adams in 1779. Primarily cross stitch, with satin, chain, and pulled stitches. Design consists of five rows of alphabets and one of signature within a simple brown border.