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Darning sampler
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Darning sampler

early 19th century · Medium: silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in running, satin, buttonhole and eyelet stitches with overcasting over withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Darning samplerEmbroidery (visual works)
Credit lineDarning sampler. early 19th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. CC0.
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