| Westfriesland Sampler 1674 |
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thread on linen canvas ground of 38 warp x 44 weft threads per in.; 15 1/8 in x 18
in.Three sides were hemstitched; bottom edge is a selvage. Stitches: back, cross, darning, double running, four-sided, all worked over two threads; square eyelet over four threads; counted satin. Inscriptions: TI, A, P a, GI, ST, SS; 1674 Collection of Magriet Hogue. This embroidery and five other samplers with the distinctive horse, peacock , and clasped hands holding a flower, as well as a series of repeat-pattern bands, all belong to a group made in Westfriesland (Netherlands) in the last half of the 17th century and first quarter of the 18th. Cost of this workshop is $92 plus a teaching fee to be determined.. Signup is now open. |
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