Hough, Martha A. (age 8)

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Maker
Hough, Martha A. (age 8)
Date made
1832
Origin
Whitesbow, NY US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Various floral boughs, wreaths and bowers decorate this sampler. Birds on branches and single flowers. Geometric border all four sides.
Inscription
Family Register. Rueben Bough born June 6th, AD1787 / Ruth Parmele Lewis / Born Jan. 15th AD1788 / / Married Jan 1. 1812. Stanly Parmele / Hough / Born Jan 15th 1814 / Ruth Ann / Hough / Born April 11th //AD 1817 / Died May 11th AD 1834 / Martha Andrews / Hough / Born Feb. 25th / AD 1824. / / / / How uncertain is life and how fleeting is time / There is none who can say that tomorrow is mine. / Our life's but a shadow, a span, or a flower / That blooms for a day, and decays in an hour. / / Martha A. Hough Aged 8 years
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1976.45.2 Gift of Chauncey P. Williams, Jr.
Owner
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Owner Private
Albany Institute of History & Art