Wheeler, Sophia (age 8)

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Maker
Wheeler, Sophia (age 8)
Date made
1829
Origin
Greenfield, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block has backward J and ends with W. Numbers 1-13. Various cross bands. In the lower half a basket of flowers, two dog motifs, two cats, a bird and small flowers. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
(After the 3rd alphabet): SoPhia / (In a cartouche of stitched hearts): Sophia Wheeler / Ae 8. ys. 1829 / (Near the bottom): Remember thy creator
Length With Frame
17 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
HD 2000.4.2 Gift of Karen L. Dunn
Owner
Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
Owner Private
Historic Deerfield