Clarke, Sophia (age 12)

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Maker
Clarke, Sophia (age 12)
Date made
1832
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Half-cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing both J and U. Lowercase block missing the J. Numbers 1-16. Various stitched lines and several cross borders. A few scattered small tree motifs. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Wrought by Sophia Clarke * Aged 12 / years born October 8 1820 1832 / JESUS permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers oer this canvas move / Engage her tender heart to see thy love / With thy dear children let her share a part / And write thy name THYSELF upon her heart. / /
Length Without Frame
14 1/2"
Width Without Frame
16 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1980.026.001 Gift of Miriam B. Poole
Owner
Cohasset Historical Society, Cohasset, MA
Owner Private
Cohasset Historical Society