Davis, Lydia (age 10)

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Maker
Davis, Lydia (age 10)
Date made
1799
Origin
Concord, MA US
Stitches
Eyelet, Satin, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes......... Page 41. Verses #490. 1708. Page 316. #142. 1799. Page 273.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets. Simple stitched lines. Basket of flowers at center bottom with geometric flowers on R & L. Inner saw tooth border and outer border of alternating acorns and small pine(?) trees across top and down both sides.
Inscription
LYDIA DAVIS IS MY / NAME ENGLISH IS MY / NATION CONCORD / IS MY DWELLING / PLACE AND CHRIST / IS MY SALVATION. / MADE 10 YEARS 1799 / HERE YOU MAY SEE / MY WORK THO COURS / WHEN I LIE MOULDER / ING IN THE DUST / ALL THINGS IS VANITY //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#T2421 Gift of the Joseph Ross family.
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum