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Darning Sampler
1855

A really lovely example with beautiful darning samples.


Cataloguing

the central rectangle with a crown above HC and VF below ANNO 1855, surrounded by darning work crosses in a variety of stiches, using mid green and brown, cream, pale blue and red silks, on a natural cotton ground.



12 x 15 in; 30 x 38 cm


Condition

Very very good.  You will notice in the top right hand corner the samples have been embroidered right into the corner. This piece has not been cut.


Price: £450 | $540 | €530

Ref N°: 1428