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Darning Sampler
This is a Darning sampler. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, satin, buttonhole and eyelet stitches with overcasting over withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
- Darning Sampler (Netherlands)
- silk embroidery, linen foundation.
- Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
- 1929-20-34
Its dimensions are
H x W: 30.5 x 31.1 cm (12 x 12 1/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Darning Sampler; silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 30.5 x 31.1 cm (12 x 12 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-207
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Scraps.
