18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace And the form of it

And the form of it is excellent too

Tiffany Tots two piece porcelain blue glazed whale plate and cup would make a wonderful gift

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3 1/4" t x 1 7/8" w & d

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace And the form of itI 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