Collection: Album D'Ouvrages: Girl's Sample Book

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of needlework compiled by a young girl and presented to her mother. First page reads, "Dedie a ma chere Maman." Includes a cross stitch alphabet sampler; a sewn collar, bib, child's night dress, corset, apron, and baby's shift; embroidery samples; and lace work, all mounted on paper with manuscript captions.

Dates

Creation: 1844

Language of Materials

Text in French.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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