March, Lydia

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Maker
March, Lydia
Date made
1806
Origin
Salisbury, MA US
Stitches
Cross, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 193
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing the J. Lowercase has the long and the short style S. Various stitched lines and cross bands. At center bottom a meeting house with various tree and flower motifs on both sides. No border.
Inscription
Mary March born December 25 1785 / Lydia March born March 25 1799 / Susanna March born Feb 6 1799 / Samuel March born June 21 1804 / Lydia //
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/8"
Historical Owner
Donated by Anna Knapp
Bolton & Co. Page
193
Owner
Historical Society of Old Newbury, Newburyport, MA
Owner Private
Historical Society of Old Newbury