Dudley, Lucy (age 15)

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Maker
Dudley, Lucy (age 15)
Date made
1788
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Cat, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 42
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: no J's, uppercase q not Q. Two ampersands. Two cross bands (one unfinished. Scroll inner border and three cross stitched borders all four sides.
Inscription
Lucy / Dudley her sampler in / her 15th yr 1788 / Concord L D O / D / B D B D S D S D S D L S
Length Without Frame
10 1/4"
Length With Frame
13 3/8"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
12 7/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#89.2.7 Gift of family
Bolton & Co. Page
42
Owner
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA
Owner Private
Lexington Historical Society