Lot Essay
Lucy Townsend was born May 6, 1789, in Watertown, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of David Townsend (1746-1814) and Sarah Jennison (1748-1814).
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WROUGHT BY LUCY TOWNSEND (B. 1789), PROBABLY WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, DATED 1799
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A SILK ON SILK NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Wrought by Lucy Townsend (b. 1789), Probably Watertown, Massachusetts, dated 1799
Back of frame bears a small jelly label inscribed in ink "Mrs. C.D. Mesenz/90 Hull St
15 7/8 x 11½ in. (sight); 17¾ x 13½ in. (frame)
Wrought by Lucy Townsend (b. 1789), Probably Watertown, Massachusetts, dated 1799
Back of frame bears a small jelly label inscribed in ink "Mrs. C.D. Mesenz/90 Hull St
15 7/8 x 11½ in. (sight); 17¾ x 13½ in. (frame)