- Maker
- Williams, Lucy Ann (age 14)
- Date made
- 1830
- Origin
- Charlestown, MA US
- Stitches
- Counted Cross, Satin, Back.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: one with ampersand. Simple stitched lines. In center 2 hearts with parents names and in a 3rd upside down heart their wedding date. Flower sprays. At the bottom R a tomb with a weeping willow overhanging. At L a 3 story house. Trees, tulips. Small border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (In hearts): John Williams / born August 28 / 1773 Abigail Corey / born Dec.br 29 / 1776 / Married / Dec. 27 / 1796 / (In center L & R): F A M I L Y R E C O R D / (On L): Eternity is just at hand / And shall I waste m? ?ahhing sand / And careless view departing day / And throw my nich of time away / No Let me now prepare to die / And reign with Christ beyond the sky / (At bottom center): Susan Williams born June 22 1798 / Martha Williams born Dec 18 1800 / Abigail Williams born May 4 1803 / Samuel Williams born Dec 4 1806 / Sarah Williams born Feb 20 1810 / Lucy Williams born May 24 1816 / (On tombstone at R): Sacred / to the / Memory of / Mr John / Williams. / Who died / April 4 1828 / Aged 52 / (Across bottom): Lucy Ann Williams Charlestown Nov 19 1830 aged 14 years
- Length With Frame
- 16 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 17"
- Original Frame
- Yes
- Historical Owner
- Purchased
- Owner
- Barbara K. Randau
- Owner Private
- Barbara K. Randau
