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Two 18th century samplers, attributed to Burns family members
Key details
Object number
2023.10.1
On display
No
Description
Framed square sampler, incorporating letters of the alphabet and flowers, birds, and coronets, 19 x 19.5cm. The pattern is similar to the larger sampler but undated.
The reverse with a Scottish Exhibition, Glasgow, 1911 Palace of History label, Schedule number 807-2, Sender's Name: Rev G. F. A. MacNaughton, Address: The Manse, Carsphairn, Article Lent: Sampler sewn by the Isabella Burns (afterwards Mrs Begg) youngest sister of tear.
Also with a handwritten note 'was my Mother's Burn's Youngest Sister' and 'Isabella Burns Begg’.
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