Houghton, Sophia (age 11)

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Maker
Houghton, Sophia (age 11)
Date made
ca. 1800
Origin
Sterling, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: first one ends with W, cursive missing J. Numbers 1-5. All done in a stitched square with a flowers and strawberry plants at the bottom. Flower and leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
The youth with greatest talents born / Is rough while unrefined / Leaning will every soul adorn / And polish every mind. / SoPhia Houghton Sterling June 19 aet 11
Owner
Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA
Owner Private
Thayer Memorial Library