The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of January 28, 2023

Sampler

1882

Anna Wakker

(Dutch, 1871–1917)

Netherlands, late 19th century

Embroidery; silk on cotton

Overall: 48.6 x 41.3 cm (19 1/8 x 16 1/4 in.)

Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.98

Location

not on view

Fun Fact

The orphans often embroidered the initials of relatives on their samplers.

Description

Orphaned as a child, Anna was sent to Burgerweeshuis (Citizen's Orphange) where she created this sampler. She embroidered not only her own name, Anna Wakker, but also the names of her parents, Everhard Marinus Wakker and Catharina Ronde.

Inscriptions

Inscription

rows of alphabets, numerals, initials, names ("Everhard Marinus Wakker and Catharina Ronde"), and inscription: "Anna Wakker oud 11 iaar anno 1882." In center, at bottom: "Anno 1803" (embroidered later).

Provenance
-1943
George W. Bierce (1869-1962), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art
1943-
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1943.98