Smith, Lydia L. (age 11)

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Maker
Smith, Lydia L. (age 11)
Date made
1821
Origin
MA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: not all complete. Numbers 1-10 and 1-11 on the same line. Vowels AEIOU. Various wide and narrow cross bands. Baskets of flowers. At bottom R a large four leafed stem. Narrow reversing arcaded heart border all four sides.
Inscription
(Verse: not legible) / Wrought by Lydia L. Smith / Age 11 August 25th 1821 / (In the bottom R corner): L G //
Length Without Frame
20.5"
Width Without Frame
13.5"
Historical Owner
#2012.004.0002 Gift of Arthur W. Berry 2012
Owner
Concord Museum, Concord, MA
Owner Private
Concord Museum