- Maker
- Hindes, Lydia (age 9)
- Date made
- 1825
- Origin
- NJ US
- Stitches
- Cross, Crosslet, Queen.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-7. Simple cross bands. At bottom center an urn of flowers. 3 small flowers at lower left corner. Simple geometric band border all 4 sides.
- Inscription
- (On bottom L): L y d i a / H i n d e s / Her work / aged 9 y / ears July 26 / th 1825 (On bottom R): Regard no / t your bea / uty but / chiefly take / care That / your mind is / well furnished / the matter lies there //
- Length Without Frame
- 12'
- Width Without Frame
- 8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #TE*T13212 Gift of Miss Edith E. Currens.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution