Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection including for how the entire

including for how the entire right side of it opens like a door to reveal a pretty fabulously lithographed interior

The wear is pretty much all over

also gradually tapering

which is especially satisfying to see written in bold uppercase black crayon drawn letters

but perhaps corresponds with the idea of some sort of thread or line

Elegant Antique Monogrammed Linen Darning and Mending Sampler curated collection including for how the entireI love a mending sampler, and a darning sampler, and what a crisp, elegant one this one is, white linen, late ish 19th c., Dutch I believe. The mending is white on white (two linen squares sewn on as second layers plus a double border square sewn in white thread), the darning stitiches a pretty soft blue. Detail photos give the best sense, including for being able to see where the linen was pierced in order to be darned. To my eye minimalist