18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace Wear all over but overall

Wear all over but overall in good shape

And the form of it is excellent too

showing a little splitting at the short sides

but it gives me delight

and one tear to the 8/3

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace Wear all over but overallI 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