Chapman, Lucinda (age 14)

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Maker
Chapman, Lucinda (age 14)
Date made
1838
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Four-sided, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block with triple and double letters, lowercase with single and double letters. 3rd alphabet single letters, ends with V. Numbers 1-19. Various cross bands. At the bottom a large basket of flowers on both sides. Triple border with strawberry filled designs in each corner.
Inscription
(In a cartouche at the bottom): Lucinda Chapman aged / Fourteen Years Jany 16 / in the year of our Lord 1 8 3 8 / (Below): Tis religion that must (above): give / Solid comfort while we live //
Length Without Frame
42 cm
Width Without Frame
13 cm
Historical Owner
H978.22.10
Owner
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada
Owner Private
Museum of Vancouver