Historical information

Originating from the Dutch province of Friesland, these samplers served as a way to practice and record various stitching techniques. Household linen was embroidered with initials to identify items after washing and draped in fields to dry.

Physical description

Fries sampler in the traditional style with multiple alphabets and traditional motifs, worked in silk threads on approx. 32 count linen.
Worked selvedge to selvedge with top and bottom hemmed. Consisting of 4 sided stitch, cross stitch and eyelet stitches. In pale/faded blues, greens and beige.

Inscriptions & markings

K.D. 1713-1714