- Maker
- Stebbins, Caroline (age 9) (1789-1865)
- Date made
- 1798
- Origin
- Deerfield, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 77
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: missing the J. Two cross bands. In the center two white flying doves outlined in black, a basket of flowers surrounded by birds, flowers, strawberries, dogs, small urns of flowers. A fir tree on each side, two windmills, small flowers. At the bottom two baskets of flowers, two dogs and a center plant. Reversing arcaded border of strawberries up both sides and across the top. (White Dove Sampler) (Note: Caroline attended Deerfield Academy between 1804-1807).
- Inscription
- (In a heart bordered cartouch): Caroline Stebbins //
- Length Without Frame
- 12.25
- Width Without Frame
- 10.25"
- Historical Owner
- #1893.07.22
- Bolton & Co. Page
- Page 77
- Owner
- Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, MA
- Owner Private
- Memorial Hall Museum
- Name of School
- Deerfield 'white dove' school, Deerfield, MA
