Sampler

19th century

Darning sampler, very faded, with eight square holes filled with pattern darning in various weaves, and one corner tear.

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Title: Sampler
Date Created: 19th century
Location Created: Netherlands
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted running (pattern darning) stitches on plain weave
Credit line: Bequest of Marian Hague

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