18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie with some darkening to the

with some darkening to the surface here and there

or flat on a table with its nose pointing up

and definitely happiness inducing

- decorated with green

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie with some darkening to theI 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