18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed unusual masher sold through its co-operative stores

sold through its co-operative stores as well as exported

or a studio table now

suggest that she's endured a day

and certainly its is a Civil war soldier in Union uniform captured in the image

Girl measures 7 7/16" t x 3 3/4" w x 2 1/4" d

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed unusual masher sold through its co-operative storesI 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