Hannah Coffin, Nine Partners Boarding School, Verse, c. 1800
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Noted needlework teacher, Hannah Coffin, of the Quaker Nine Partners Boarding School in Dutchess County, NY, pens a verse on American samplers. c. 1800
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"For a Lady's Sampler
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Jesus permit they gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infant hand / And while her fingers o'v this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love / With they dear children let her share a part / And write thy name thyself upon her heart."
Parting Friends
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DATE:
1800
SIZE:
5" x 6"
PROVENANCE:
Bill & Joyce Subjack, Neverbird Antiques
CONDITION:
Crease lines, small tear on one side
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