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From: "bjn" <>
Subject: Re: [HWE] GALIEGUE Sampler preservation
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:47:10 -0800
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Hi, Jocelyn,

Sorry I can't answer any of your questions, but I would love to see a
picture of the sampler.

Good luck in your research.

Betty (in rainy Delta, BC)



> One was a daughter, Catherine , born 1783. She stitched a sampler when she
was about 10 and it is still in the family - 220 years later
>
> It is silk on silk and is part woven and part stitched. I have a picture
of it now and realise it needs preserving properly.
>
> Is there anyone on the list who could advise the best way to preserve this
fabulous piece of history?
>
> Am happy to send a pic of it if anyone is interested.
>


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