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Lucy Bateman (American, born in 1797)
American
about 1810
Object Place: Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
23.5 x 43.5 cm (9 1/4 x 17 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William S. Rumrill
Accession Number33.328
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe alphabet is repeated several times, with Arabic numerals, and "How Pleasant tis to see Kindred and friends agree. Lucy Bateman born August the 9 1797 she wrought this in the 14 year of her age" at one side two small trees and an urn marked B.F. Floral border on top and sides only. Worked in cross stitch and satin stitch with blue, green, black, orange and pinkish orange silk.
ProvenanceGift of William S. Rumrill to MFA, 1933