Baker, Lucy (age 14)

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Maker
Baker, Lucy (age 14)
Date made
1808
Origin
Marlborough, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Tiffany
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom a large basket of fruit with a tall urn of flowers below with floral sprays on either side and a green lawn. All done in a saw tooth rectangle. Borders of arcaded carnations and an outer saw tooth border.
Inscription
The Sun is up the dew is fled / Soon we are numbered with the dead / Improve each moment as it flies / An death will never you surprise. / Lucy Baker Aged 14 Marlborough 1808
Length Without Frame
14 3/4"
Width Without Frame
15'
Original Frame
Yes
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges