Textile - Anne Foreman Compound Problem Sampler, Anne Foreman, May 18th 1854

Historical information

Bought by donor in second hand shop in about 1965.

Physical description

Sampler depicts a problem in arithmetic on compound proportion, all worked out. It is on natural linen in pale brown thread, there is a fine flowing border of leaves.

Inscriptions & markings

Anne Foreman "Compound Problem"
If a regiment consisting of 939 soldiers consume 351 qrs of wheat in 168 days how many soldiers will consume 1404 qrs in 56 days ?
May 18th, 1854

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