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Stephen & Carol Huber: 17th - 19th Century Needlework


needlework sampler from Huber by Sophia Fermoses

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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STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER
(860) 388-6809

Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com

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