Soper, Harriet

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Maker
Soper, Harriet
Date made
1813
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: # 4 with 26 letters, all others missing letters. Numbers 1-11. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Diamond motifs. At the bottom ant the same on both sides basket of flowers , a bird on a branch, a flower on a stem, a small floral spray.and at the center a small basket with flowers. Scroll border all four sides.
Inscription
Love Virtue / Harriet. Soper . born . january . the . 2.2. 1813 (at the bottom over the motif): Bird Bird //
Length Without Frame
11 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
Gift of Frank A. Pitts, grandson of maker.
Owner
Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME
Owner Private
Androscoggin Historical Society