Sampler

NameSampler

Maker A. D. H.

Date1758

Place madeHague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

MediumLinen, silk

Dimensions14 15/16 × 17 11/16 × 3 7/16 in. (38 × 45 × 8.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.2.456

Object numberA.1980.2.456

Collections

Europe

DescriptionEmbroidered, pattern darning. Multicolor silk on natural linen. 12 geometric shapes around center square with flowers, wreath, "DEN 14 OCTOBER, ANNO 1758, ADH". Heart in one corner, 2 corners darned, border of vine and flowers. // M. Cutler no. 871.