Binnenste deel van patroonmal bestaande uit rechthoekig blokje en stok c. 1590 - 1596

This anonymous wooden tool, dating back to the late 16th century, is a pattern maker for fabric. The long, slender piece of wood with a carved rectangular block at one end served as a mold for shaping fabric. The tool would have been used by craftspeople to create unique patterns for embroidery, quilting, or other textile arts. This intricate piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship of the period and the tools used to create beautiful and complex textiles.