Tracy, Lydia (age 11)

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Maker
Tracy, Lydia (age 11)
Date made
Unknown
Origin
CT US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse: Proverbs 22.4
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: each missing the J. All done in a stitched square in the center of the sampler. Two verses in a small square on bottom left and right sides with a wide reversing arcaded flower border on both sides, a flower spray at center top and an urn of flowers at center bottom.
Inscription
(Bottom L) By humility / and the fear / of the lord are / riches honour / and life (note: Proverbs 22.4) . (Bottom R) Lydia Tracey / her sampler / made in the / eleventh year / of her age //
Length Without Frame
11"
Length With Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
14 1/2"
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Martha A. Timothy