18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie but in any case it's

but in any case it's a pretty fabulous thing

or flat on a table with its nose pointing up

with visible area 7 3/8" x 5"

Very beautifully carved

I find the whole thing super satisfying

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie but in any case it'sI have been eyeing antique Dutch darning samplers for a very long time, but it was this one that made me finally pull the trigger. In part it is because it is a very old one dating to 1779! but I also love the minimal blue and white palette, which is so Dutch, and also distinguishes it as much humbler than many fancier examples from same period, which often incorporate a stunning spectrum of colors. As darning was a skill taught to young women of all