Richardson, Lucy Adams (age 12)

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Maker
Richardson, Lucy Adams (age 12)
Date made
1846
Origin
Westford, MA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Punched Paper
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Family Record in the center surrounded by a reversing arcaded border of strawberries and leaves all four sides.
Inscription
Family Record / Joseph Richardson born Jan. 1 1801 / Lucy M Byam born Feb. 15 1811 / They were married Apr. 4 1833 / From whom descended / Lucy A. Richardson born Jan 20 '34 / Joseph H. Richardson born Dec 26 '35 / Mary E. Richardson born Jan 20 '38 / Alfred A. Richardson born May 19 '42 / Rufus B. Richardson born Apr. 18 '46 / / L.A.R. Wrought this in 1846 Aged 12 //
Length Without Frame
9 1/4"
Length With Frame
.
Width Without Frame
8"
Wdith With Frame
.
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
Gift of Lucy A.R. Keyes to V. Coolidge
Owner
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford, MA
Owner Private
J.V. Fletcher Library