Merklap van gekleurde zijde op katoenen mousseline. c. 1800 - 1820

"Merklap van gekleurde zijde op katoenen mousseline" (c. 1800-1820) by A.C. van Duuren is a sampler, a traditional textile artwork commonly created by young women in the 18th and 19th centuries. The sampler showcases the artist's needlework skills, demonstrating mastery of various stitches and decorative motifs. This specific example features a central alphabet, along with floral patterns and other designs, stitched in colorful silk threads on a cotton muslin ground. This small but intricate artwork would have been a testament to the maker's talent and likely served as a treasured memento or a gift for a loved one.