Buell, Lydia or Eudotia

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Maker
Buell, Lydia or Eudotia
Date made
ca. 1833
Origin
Wallingford, CT US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: 26 letters. Three narrow cross bands. Family Register below. Diamond border all four sides.
Inscription
Luther and Polly Buell married 1802 / Lydia Ann Buel Born March 4 1803 / Eudotia Buel Born April 29 1808 / Henry L Buel Born May 19 1814 / Lydia Ann Buel Born July 31 1816 / Philo Buel Born December 28 1818 / Lydia Ann Buel Died October 3 1813 / Eudotia Dolph Died October 2 1833 her child September 3 // (Note:Sampler was stitched by two different people. Lydia Ann b: 1803, d: 1813 could be first stitcher or Eudotia. Perhaps finished by Lydia Ann the 2nd after Eudotia and her child died. ) //
Length Without Frame
17 1/8"
Width Without Frame
16 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.54
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village