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Darning Sampler
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Darning Sampler

Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker (Dutch, b. 1875), artist · c. 1880 · Silk on linen, embroidery

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

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.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineDarning Sampler, c. 1880. Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker (Dutch, b. 1875). Silk on linen, embroidery; overall: 47.3 x 47.3 cm (18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of George W. Bierce, 1943.110
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