Capen, Azubah

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Maker
Capen, Azubah
Date made
1823
Origin
Stoughton, MA US
Stitches
Hem, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Numbers 1-11. Narrow cross bands and one wide floral vine cross band. Eight pointed star in each corner. Reversing arcaded strawberry border down both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Azubah Capen's sampler Aug 1823 //
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#64.1.104 Gift to the museum in 1981
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village