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Mifflin, Sarah Morris (American needleworker, 1747-1790)
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Note: Sarah Morris, whom Thomas married in 1767, was an daughter of Morris Morris, and his wife, Elizabeth Mifflin, was born 4th mo. 5, 1747, (0. S.), in Philadelphia. Accomplished, witty and supportive partner and spouse. In the portrait in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Mrs. Mifflin's handwork (she is weaving a fringe) represents the couple's support of non-importation agreements, statements of the colonists' resolve to boycott British goods. Known as a sitter in a famous painting by John Singleton Copley. |
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Mifflin, Thomas |
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(American politician, 1744-1800) [500096507] |
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(American needleworker, 1747-1790) ..... [VP Preferred]
(American, 18th c.) ..... [BHA]
(American video artist, 1967-) ..... [RKD]
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