18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace Tiffany Tots two piece porcelain

Tiffany Tots two piece porcelain blue glazed whale plate and cup would make a wonderful gift

Wear all over but overall in good shape

a couple of old fold lines at the bottom left corner

and one tear to the 8/3

but it gives me delight

18th Century (1779!) Blue and White Dutch Darning Sampler on Linen, Framed bronze necklace Tiffany Tots two piece porcelainI have been eyeing antique Dutch darning samplers for a very long time, but it was this one that made me finally pull the trigger. In part it is because it is a very old one dating to 1779! but I also love the minimal blue and white palette, which is so Dutch, and also distinguishes it as much humbler than many fancier examples from same period, which often incorporate a stunning spectrum of colors. As darning was a skill taught to young women of all