First to my God my gratitude I owe / My Parents next throu whom my blessings flow, / Teacher and Friends you e'er shall share a Part, / In the affection of my youthful heart, / May I rePay the care on me bestow'd / By aiming to be virtuous Pious good. / Lucy Ann Damon / AE 12 / / L D ..... Ins. (instructress)

Maker

Damon, Lucy Ann (age 12)

Date made

ca. 1830

Origin

Amherst, NH US

Stitches

Hem, Satin, Chain, Cross, Lazy Daisy, Eyelet, Herringbone, Straight.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: #1 missing I, ends at K, #2 also missing I, ends at X. Third with 26 letters and an ampersand. Numbers 1-(1)0. All done in a double cross stitched cartouche in center. Trees, basket with flowers, a meeting house at the bottom. A floral spray border on both sides with a ribbon spray at the top.

Inscription

First to my God my gratitude I owe / My Parents next throu whom my blessings flow, / Teacher and Friends you e'er shall share a Part, / In the affection of my youthful heart, / May I rePay the care on me bestow'd / By aiming to be virtuous Pious good. / Lucy Ann Damon / AE 12 / / L D ..... Ins. (instructress)

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

17 1/4"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#64.1.87 Gift to the museum in 1974

Owner

Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA

Owner Private

Old Sturbridge Village