Babcock, Lucy Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Babcock, Lucy Ann (age 11)
Date made
1831
Origin
Augusta, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen (?)
Embroidery Thread
Silk (?)
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, has an ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines. One arcaded cross band. Various small diamond and other motifs. 6 large filled diamond motifs at the bottom. Filled zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
Jesus Permit thy gracious name to stand / As the first efforts of an infants hand / And while her fingers o'er this canvass move / Engage her tander heart to seek thy love / Wrought by Lucy Ann Babcock aged 11 yrs. / 1 8 3 5 //
Historical Owner
#69.170.1
Owner
Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME