Hindes, Lydia (age 9)

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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