Brooks, Lydia Ann (age 9)

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Maker
Brooks, Lydia Ann (age 9)
Date made
1831
Origin
York, ME US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J, lowercase missing q, ends at x. Uppercase alphabet down both sides, no J, ends with U. Numbers 1-6 and 1-17. At center bottom is a house with 2 trees inside a fenced yard. A peacock and peahen, a basket of flowers on both sides. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
Lydia Ann Brooks / Aged 9 Years. //
Length Without Frame
22.20cm
Width Without Frame
45.50cm
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#2004.002 Gift
Owner
Museums of Old York, York, ME
Owner Private
Museums of Old York