1838, Netherlands

1838, Netherlands

Identifier
43.953
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943 / The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
39.3 cm (height)
39.3 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Darning or running stitch sampler. Across the top are the alphabet and the numbers 1-10. Beneath this are rows of rectangular bands having geometric and linear motives, some intersecting at right angles to form crosses. A narrow band runs horizontally across the field with the inscription "M*ADRIANBNSSBNS*1838*DBN---" Border on two sides of a simple leafy vine. Slightly soiled and stained. Stitches: cross, pattern darning, simple darning.