Kurt Kilty

L . Russell Sampler

Signed "Lucinda Russel Her Work" Dated 1825 Composition: Linear border on all four sides; cranberry and green floral additions on the right and left sides with two large flowers in the lower corners. Inner cranberry frame on three sides, enclosing alphabets and numerals 1 to 10. In the lower section, the words "Lucinda Russel Her Work" and the date 1825; Colors: Cranberry, forest green, light blue, rust brown, gold and black. 19.25" long x 13.5" high Stitched to acid free board. Frame: modern burl walnut with gold liner. State: Maine. The family register contained the following infomration (THe Russell Family Register was also worked by Lucinda, although incomplete): Parents: Calvin Russell born August 19, 1786 Lydia Russell born November 26, 17.. Children: Lucinda born March 10, 1815 Cordelia born March 18, 1818 Calvin S............................. The family lived in Belfast, Maine.

13.5"H x 19.25"W