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Witney Antiques Samplers of the Poor. Samplers and Historic Embroideries. Exhibition catalogue of fine examples of those pieces made by children mainly in institutions. Superbly illustrated with colour photos. 56pp. Surviving needlework samplers worked by children are a testament o the skill and perseverance of the young of a bygone era. They provide not only an important document of needleworking skill a record of stitches, patterns and fashion in design but a fascinating insight into the social history of the time. very tidy edition nearly "as new

50 GBP