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Sampler
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Orphaned as a child, Anna was sent to Burgerweeshuis (Citizen's Orphange) where she created this sampler. She embroidered not only her own name, Anna Wakker, but also the names of her parents, Everhard Marinus Wakker and Catharina Ronde.
| Artist / Maker | Anna Wakker |
|---|---|
| Date | 1882 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands, late 19th century |
| Medium | embroidery; silk on cotton |
| Dimensions | Overall: 48.6 x 41.3 cm (19 1/8 x 16 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Sampler |
About the Artist
Anna Wakker (Dutch, 1871–1917) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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