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1824 Needlework sampler by Mary Summers, aged 8 years, worked “Letitia M. Crombie Preceptress”- $200 - $400 ESTIMATE
SAMPLER: 1824 Needlework sampler by Mary Summers, aged 8 years, American, likely New England, mentions Letitia M. Crombie Preceptress" below six rows of alphabet and numerals, bottom edge decorated with white house, trees strawberries and ornamental baskets, cross-stitch border to top and sides, framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use including some toning and staining, some stains, etc., 15 1/4" h. x 15 1/4" w. [GENEOLOGICAL NOTE: Genealogical websites show a Letitia M. Crombie was born September 2, 1797 in New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire and married Charles Dodge May 5, 1825.]
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