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Collection Online as of April 19, 2024

Darning Sampler

Darning Sampler

c. 1880
(Dutch, b. 1875)
Netherlands, early 19th century
Silk on linen, embroidery
Overall: 47.3 x 47.3 cm (18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.)
Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.110
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

On their samplers the orphans often embroidered the initials of relatives.

Description

Orphaned as a child, Willemijntje was sent to the Burgerweeshuis (Citizen's Orphanage) in Amsterdam along with her three sisters. While there, she embroidered her own name along the top edge.
  • -1943
    George W. Bierce (1869-1962), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    1943-
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
  • {{cite web|title=Darning Sampler|url=false|author=Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker|year=c. 1880|access-date=19 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1943.110