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English: Sampler (England), 1729   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Sampler (England), 1729
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English: Band of crowns, alphabet, verse "Without Learning None's Compleat/ Tho' they be handsome, wise or Great/ get Learning then, altho' you be, Of mean Estate or low Degree. For that will give you good Esteem, Altho' but plain and poor you seem, if in useful arts your Time be spent, then leave the world with full content." Then signature, lowerfield with scattered motifs.
Date 1729
date QS:P571,+1729-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium silk embroidery on cotton foundation
Dimensions H x W: 22.2 x 15.9 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Accession number
1981-28-67
Credit line Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
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  • Type: Sampler
  • Country: United Kingdom
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