Morgan, Lucy (age 11)

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Maker
Morgan, Lucy (age 11)
Date made
1822
Origin
West Springfield, MA US
Stitches
Cross over 2, Cross over 1
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Text is surrounded by a wide empty margin then a four sided narrow geometric border all four sides.
Inscription
Family Register / Joseph Morgan was born January 4th 1780 / Sarah Spencer was born April 8th 1787 / They were married September 20th 1807 / Their Children are as follows / Mary Morgan was born November 19th 1808 / Lucy Morgan was born February 4th 1811 / Junius S Morgan was born April 14th 1813 / When youths soft season shall be oer / And scenes of childhood charm no more / My riper years with joy shall see / This proof of youthful industry / Lucy Morgan wrought this in the 11th year / of her age Hartford January 10th 1822
Length Without Frame
17 1/8"
Width Without Frame
14 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1968.3.19 Gift of Mrs. James L. Goodwin
Owner
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT
Owner Private
Connecticut Historical Society