Sale 9733
London, South Kensington
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11 November 2003
Price realised
GBP 822
Estimate
An Adam and Eve sampler, worked with the initials GMG and SWK, dated 1796, worked in coloured silks aith alphabets, numerals and spot motifs of flowers, peacocks, aprrots, lions and a central design of Adam and Eve--12 x 12in. (30 x 30cm.), slightly faded See Illustration
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