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Accessories
Textiles An 18th Century Dutch Darning Sampler |
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Accessories
Textiles An 18th Century Dutch Darning Sampler |
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Samplers like this one were used to teach girls how to darn. The teacher would tear a number of holes in a piece of fabric, and the girls would be required to darn the holes re-creating various fabric weaves. Thus, each cross section is somewhat different.
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This was made in 1746, and is in good condition. It rests in a 19th century gold frame.
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20�" square.
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$1250.00 Convenient terms available
$1100.00 Immediate payment: cash, check, credit card, paypal.
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Hanes & Ruskin Antiques and Appraisals Joy Hanes 97 West Main Street Box 79 Niantic, CT 06357 860.304.2146 |