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Darning Sampler
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1880 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands, early 19th century |
| Medium | Silk on linen, embroidery |
| Dimensions | Overall: 47.3 x 47.3 cm (18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Sampler |
About the Artist
Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker (Dutch, b. 1875) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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