Horton, Lucy

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Maker
Horton, Lucy
Date made
early 1800's
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: lowercase has the long style S, uppercase script missing the J. Simple stitched lines. Narrow border all four sides.
Inscription
Lucy H / ortons Samplar made / in the 8th year of her age //
Length Without Frame
8.37"
Width Without Frame
8.5"
Historical Owner
#1977.23.87
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society