- Maker
- Houghling, Martha (age 14)
- Date made
- 19th century
- Origin
- Unknown
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Wool
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block. One cross band. Various motifs in the center area of birds, a girl, a squirrel, zebra, peacock, insects, hearts. 3 large baskets of flower. At the bottom a striped lawn with a tree on each side with a lion beneath, a centered tree with a stag on either side. Arcaded strawberry motif all four sides.
- Inscription
- Martha Houghling Finished this Sampler July 24 Aged 14 Y
- Length Without Frame
- 14 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 13 3/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1963.17 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
- Owner
- Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
- Owner Private
- Worcester Art Museum
