Ricketson, Lydia A. (age 12)

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Maker
Ricketson, Lydia A. (age 12)
Date made
1835
Origin
New Bedford, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Horizontal roping of flowers at the top and bottom. Large basket of mixed flowers at the center. Vertical reversing arcaded acorn pattern on each side of the center done in triple bordered tall columns. Hemstitched on all four sides.
Inscription
Miss Lydia A. Ricketson New Bedford. Performed July 1835. 12th year of her age. //
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1954.5.2
Owner
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA