Louise Meyer’s 1884 Red and White Darning Sampler on Linen educational gift as he makes the about

as he makes the about the most sympathetic figure ever

The sky particularly shows some stains and smudging

Found in Massachusetts

though if you are interested only in specific pieces

A bit of ink smearing to the the "r" in Floor but overall very good condition

Louise Meyer’s 1884 Red and White Darning Sampler on Linen educational gift as he makes the aboutIn my dream life I would have a whole room filled with antique darning samplers along the lines of this one; I find them fantastically beautiful, and quite modern feeling, and really love the fact that they were made by cutting gashes in the cloth to then be repaired. This one is dated 1884 and was done by a Louise Meyer. I am no great expert, but based on its manner and the linen on which it was done, I believe this one is likely American. (I found