Sophia Tafts aged 11 years 1825 / A Mothers Wish / May heaven's blessing on my child bestow / And wean her from all things here below / May she embrace religion in her youth / and love the ways of holiness and truth.

Maker

Taft, Sophia (age 11)

Date made

1825

Origin

Unknown

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Linen

Predominent Motif

1 uppercase block alphabet A-S. A large diamond medallion at either top corner. 1 very large house (perhaps a school?) on the R with a small house at bottom L with large and small trees and lattice lawn. Acorn (?) border on both sides and across top.

Inscription

Sophia Tafts aged 11 years 1825 / A Mothers Wish / May heaven's blessing on my child bestow / And wean her from all things here below / May she embrace religion in her youth / and love the ways of holiness and truth.

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1975.6 Gift of Mary E. Pike

Owner

Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY

Owner Private

Albany Institute of History & Art