Barrett, Lucy (age 10)

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Maker
Barrett, Lucy (age 10)
Date made
1795
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Flat, Queen, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing J and U. Below are various small trees with birds sitting on the branches. At the bottom a two story house with geometric trees on both sides. All done in a saw tooth cartouche. Arcaded border with flowers and leaves.
Inscription
(In center): Lucy Barrett Aet 10 Yrs. //
Length Without Frame
26"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#T1201 Gift of Cummings E. Davis
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum