Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection The design of these Rayo

The design of these Rayo Card Co

and used for casting ornaments for architecture

The wear is pretty much all over

which is especially satisfying to see written in bold uppercase black crayon drawn letters

I love the sculptural quality of this vintage pair of salt and pepper shakers--as  abstract forms

Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection The design of these RayoI love a mending sampler, and a darning sampler, and what a crisp, elegant one this one is, white linen, late ish 19th c., Dutch I believe. The mending is white on white (two linen squares sewn on as second layers plus a double border square sewn in white thread), the darning stitiches a pretty soft blue. Detail photos give the best sense, including for being able to see where the linen was pierced in order to be darned. To my eye minimalist