- Maker
- Hutchinson, Lydia
- Date made
- 1730
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet, Satin,
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: 2 missing J and U, two unfinished. Various narrow cross bands at the top with a wide cross band with various motifs near the center. No border.
- Inscription
- LYDIA HUTCHINS / ON IS MY NAME AN / D WITH MY NEED / LE I WROVGHT / THE SAME AND IF / MY SKILL IT HAD / BEEN BETTER I / SHOULD HAVE ME / NDED EVERY LET / TER IN THE YEAR 1 7 3 0 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 8 5/6"
- Historical Owner
- #1885.0125 Gift of Mrs. Francis Alexander
- Owner
- Bostonian Society, Old State House Museum, Boston, MA
- Owner Private
- The Bostonian Society Old State House Museum
