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A sampler by Esther Walker and Prifcilla Crostwate

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A sampler by Esther Walker and Prifcilla Crostwate
in coloured wools in cross, buttonhole, chain, running and tent stitch with alphabets, geometric designs, the crowns of England and of "Portengill" and a three-mast full-rigged ship on sea-waves--9½ x 19in. (24 x 47cm), framed and glazed
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Lot Essay

Also worked in this sampler is "Long Live the King 1806"
"Esther the daughter of joseph and Nancy walker worked this with Prifcilla Crostwate in Dissiengton"
"mary Sarah Ann jane betty and Dinah all Sisters to me Ester..."
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