Darning Sampler, c. 1880. Willemijntje Elisabeth Wakker (Dutch, b. 1875). Silk on linen, embroidery; overall: x cm (18 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.). 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.

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License: Licensed
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