Lynde, Anna (age 14)

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Maker
Lynde, Anna (age 14)
Date made
1762
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 61
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase and lowercase missing J and U. Third alphabet ends with H. Simple stitched lines. One large cross band at the top. All done in a cross stitch rectangle with an open area all four sides and at the bottom. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
Anna Lynde Is My Name Aged 14 (above the ged) 1762 This Work In Hand My Friends / May have When I Am Dead An / d in my grave
Length Without Frame
14 1/4"
Width Without Frame
10 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1907.54.1 Bequest of Stephen Salisbury III
Bolton & Co. Page
61
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum