Embroidered darning sampler

Frances Boyce British

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Frances Boyce produced a very finely worked selection of decorative darning stitches, made further challenging by the delicate nature of the foundation fabric on which she worked. Apparently, her skill went hand in hand with modesty, as her signature is quite small.

Embroidered darning sampler, Frances Boyce (British), Silk embroidery on linen, British

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Embroidered darning sampler, Frances Boyce (British), Silk embroidery on linen, British
Embroidered darning sampler, Frances Boyce (British), Silk embroidery on linen, British

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