Little Dutch Sampler 1841

Cross Stitch Chart (by Gigi R)

A small and charming dutch sampler dated with 1841. The original sampler was stitched on loosely woven linen fabric with cotton (or linen) threads. Small amounts of silk threads were also were used here and there. Possibly, stitcher's initials were I.S.

There are figures of two people in the right top corner of the sampler. Their clothes resemble uniforms that were worn by orphans of the Burgerweeshuis (Civic Orphanage) in Amsterdam. In both bottom corners you can see a representation of one of the Three Kings, Caspar.

Stitch Count: 151w x 145h

• Design size worked on 35ct Linen: 21.9 x 21cm

Sampler stitched in Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art.

Suggested fabric: Weeks Dye Works 35ct 'Beige'