On March 21, 2017 the Delran Historical Society invited members to bring something old of interest to them and tell the story behind the item at our first “Show and Tell”. Delran Historical Society Member Kathy Biluck brought a sampler to share with the group. Abigail R. Hubbs stitched this sampler in 1842 at the age of 8. It was quite common for young girls to create samplers as a way to learn embroidery stitches. In addition to improving their sewing technique, it was a great way from them to learn their alphabet. Abigail Hubbs was born in Bridgeboro in 1834 and is Kathy’s great great grandmother. This means Kathy’s family has been in Delran 200 years or more. Kathy and her husband Joe still live in Delran.
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