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Darning sampler
M. Adriaenssen (Dutch)
Dutch
1838
Object Place: Holland
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
39.3 x 39.3 cm (15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.953
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDarning or running stitch sampler. Across the top are the alphabet and the numbers 1-10. Beneath this are rows of rectangular bands having geometric and linear motives, some intersecting at right angles to form crosses. A narrow band runs horizontally across the field with the inscription "M*ADRIANBNSSBNS*1838*DBN---" Border on two sides of a simple leafy vine. Slightly soiled and stained. Stitches: cross, pattern darning, simple darning.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943