Lakeman, Lucy (age 10)

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Maker
Lakeman, Lucy (age 10)
Date made
1807
Origin
Ipswich, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Family record and verse in a square cartouche. Various cross bands and flower sprays. A large vase sits at center bottom with flowers and vines twining up both sides to meet at a bow at the center top.
Inscription
Family Record / Richard Lakeman 3d. married Abigail Glazier december 12 1791 / Abigail Lakeman born october 8 1792 Mrs Lakeman died June 26 / 1793 * Richard Lakeman married Susannah Merifield december 12 / 1794 Richard Lakeman born november 2 1795 Mrs Lakeman died / January 15 1796 Richard Lakeman married Lucy Knowlton december / 6 1796 Lucy Lakeman born february 24 1798 Ebenezer Lakeman / born december 10 1799 Susannah Lakeman born december 29 1802 / / Lucy Lakeman wrought this sampler in the 10 year of her age 1807 / As this fair sampler shall continue still / The guide and model of my future skill / May Christ the great exemplar of mankind / Direct my ways and regulate my mind. //
Length With Frame
28 2/3"
Wdith With Frame
23 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#2008.000.0630
Owner
Ipswich Historical Society, Ipswich, MA
Owner Private
Ipswich Historical Society