18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace 3 1/4" t x 1

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

a couple of old fold lines at the bottom left corner

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 3 1/4" t x 1I 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