Wyman, Sophia (age 12)

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Maker
Wyman, Sophia (age 12)
Date made
1807
Origin
Charlestown, MA US
Stitches
Chain, Stem, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 245 Verse 705
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: lowercase has both the long and the short style S. Ampersands. Border of motifs of pomegranates, roses, feathers, etc.
Inscription
Virtue hath secret charm / Which all men love / And those that do not / yet approve. Sophia Wyman 1807 / S W //
Length Without Frame
15.5"
Width Without Frame
17.5"
Historical Owner
#1916.184
Bolton & Co. Page
245 Verse 705
Owner
Marblehead Museum, Marblehead, MA
Owner Private
Marblehead Museum