Darning Sampler, 1817
Darning and mending techniques were taught along with other sewing skills both at home and in schools. Decorative darning samplers like this were made at Westtown School, a Quaker school in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Few mended textiles show such fancy stitching.
Rachel Pennock, age 18, West Town School, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Cotton on linen ground. Gift of Elva Roseley Hardie in honor of the Honorary State Regents of Colorado 85.36.1