Sampler by Lucinda Vail

From Sharon Historical Society

May 9 1820 (Date manufactured/created)

11 x 11 hand embroidered sampler on tan linen, includes alphabet, numbers, 4 line verse and signature "Lucinda Vail. May the 9th 1820. Gift of Gertrude Schley" from back of house.

Lucinda Vail was possible born in Pomfret, Vermont in 1806 or 1807

Gift of Gertrude Schley, 1965

Accession/ID Number 1965.42.19