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Lucy Bruce friendship album

 Collection — Box: BW 34, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16547

Content Description

A ladies album belonging to Lucy Bradbury Bruce of Worcester County, Massachusetts which contains five engraved plates, sentiments from friends and family, three calligraphy drawings, and a watercolor theorem of a rose. Most of the well wishes are signed and dated, and many include locations. Predominately the locations and many of the signers are women including two of her sisters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853 - 1868

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is minimally processed and open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Lucy Bradbury Bruce was born in Dudley, Massachusetts on April 1, 1830 and died September 6, 1902.

Extent

.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter sized folder)

Language of Materials

English

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