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19th century sampler, made by Mary Elizabeth Bendle, aged 11, of the Velindre Board School, near Bridgend, 1828

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An example of a 19th century sampler, embroidered by Mary Elizabeth Bendle, who was aged 11 when she completed it. The text reads;
'Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth he in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Mary Elizabeth Bendle, Aged 11, Velindre Board School, 1828.'

Owner:
Porthcawl Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Porthcawl Museum
Copyright Details:
Porthcawl Museum 2006
Publisher Ref:
GTJ76895
Item uploaded:
20/1/2010
Date originally created:
1828
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