SOPHIA FERMOSES
Pennsylvania 1812
Sophia Fermoses/ hir worke done in The 8 year/ of hir age/ in The year of our lord 1812.
Sophia stitched a jubilant antique needlework sampler depicting a stone house and various scattered motifs, some
of which are Quaker in origin. Her misspelling and uneven stitching adds to the charm. She finished her piece with
a ribbon surround.
Silk on linen; 15 1/2" x 17 7/8".
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