18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace The rifle he holds can

The rifle he holds can be raised into ready position

with one basket at his elbow and another balanced on his head

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

a couple of old fold lines at the bottom left corner

linen tape

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace The rifle he holds canI 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