Mendell, Lydia

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Maker
Mendell, Lydia
Date made
ca. 1800-1810
Origin
Rochester, MA US
Stitches
Hem, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script no J. #3 uppercase block ends with V. Several cross bands. Reversing arcaded tulip and flower border all 4 sides. Sampler is unfinished.
Inscription
No inscription.
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 "
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.52 Gift to the museum in 1965
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village