18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie Very beautifully carved

Very beautifully carved

and detailed carving of the fur that gives him quite a realistic feel

but in any case it's a pretty fabulous thing

- decorated with green

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed eerie Very beautifully carvedI 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