Fisk, Sophia

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Maker
Fisk, Sophia
Date made
1823
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family record done on a Tree of Life with an apple for each child with their birth date. One apple is blank. Names of parents in hearts at bottom of the tree. (Note: For a nearly identical sampler see #3042)
Inscription
In two hearts at the bottom of the tree): Jonas Fisk / bn APrill 12 / 1767 Abigail / Fisk bn / Dec 30 / 1780 / Maried / March 26 . 1800 (On apples on the tree): Henry / bn Jan 10 / 1795 / Nancy / bn July 7 / 1797 / Abigail / bn Feb 9 / 1802 / Sophia / bn Sep 27 / 1803 / Emily bn / Aug 13 / 1806 / Rebecah / bn April 16 / 1808 / Susan bn/ Feb 20 / 1812 / Jonas jr / bn Mary 14 / 1816 / Mary / bn Jan 14 / 1823 / (At bottom L and R) Family Record Sophia Fisk
Length Without Frame
19 3/4"
Length With Frame
10 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17"
Wdith With Frame
18 3/16
Historical Owner
#90-93/H22
Owner
Weston Historical Society, Weston, MA
Owner Private
Weston Historical Society