Irish, Sophia (age 10)

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Maker
Irish, Sophia (age 10)
Date made
1820
Origin
Little Compton, RI US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: J is missing in 2. Numbers 1-5 and 6 & 8. Two pieces of linen are sewed together to make the sampler longer. Saw tooth stitched lines. Hemstitched border all four sides.
Inscription
SOPHIA IRISH her / sampler wrought in / the tenth year of her / Age Little Compton August 18 1820 //
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2003.0186
Owner
Little Compton Historical Society, Little Compton, RI
Owner Private
Little Compton Historical Society