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Sampler

1882

Anna Wakker

(Dutch, 1871–1917)
Culture
Netherlands, late 19th century
Medium
embroidery; silk on cotton
Measurements
Overall: 48.6 x 41.3 cm (19 1/8 x 16 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.98
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The orphans often embroidered the initials of relatives on their samplers.

Description

Orphaned as a child, Anna was sent to Burgerweeshuis (Citizen's Orphange) where she created this sampler. She embroidered not only her own name, Anna Wakker, but also the names of her parents, Everhard Marinus Wakker and Catharina Ronde.

Sampler

1882

Anna Wakker

(Dutch, 1871–1917)
Netherlands, late 19th century

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