“Darning sampler” (early 19th century) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Darning sampler

Darning sampler

TitleDarning sampler
Dateearly 19th century
MediumMedium: silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in running, satin, buttonhole and eyelet stitches with overcasting over withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginNetherlands or Denmark
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-06