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Pouch or knottepong of linen, embroidered as a sampler with cross-stitches in multicolored silk
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Pouch or knottepong of linen, embroidered as a sampler with cross-stitches in multicolored silk

anonymous · 1678 · cross-stitching; embroidering; weaving; metal; linen (material); vloszijde

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Pouch or knotted bag of linen, embroidered as a sampler with cross-stitches in multicolored silk. Model: square, with an opening at the top. At the top, a border with holes through which a new(?) green cord passes. Around the holes, a thin metal eyelet attached to the linen with different colors of silk in buttonhole stitch. Lined with plain linen. Decoration: Front: vase with flowers, with one hanging down on either side. Bottom left, a ship with sailors; bottom right, the letter C and a figure next to half a tree with a bird on a branch. The other half of the tree is on the back of the pouch. Back: the same vase with flowers as on the front, also with a hanging flower on either side. Next to this on both sides, a rosette-like motif in which eight birds are depicted in pairs. Bottom left, the other half of the tree with birds. Next to this, the letter L and to the right of it, a ship with sailors. Above the holes, a row of figures standing two by two next to the holes.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBuidel of knottepong van linnen, geborduurd als merklap met kruissteken in veelkleurig zijde. 1678. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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