Germany or Netherlands

The body of work categorized as originating from Germany or Netherlands encompasses diverse textile production spanning a significant chronological period, active from 1601 through 1827. Given this extensive range and the nature of the materials, the collection likely represents the preservation of anonymous regional craft traditions and specialized workshops active throughout the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. These textiles provide documentation of domestic arts and the standardized instruction surrounding needlework during the era.

Five examples of these textile works are represented in museum collections, confirming their status as museum-quality historical artifacts. The collection is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The preserved objects include technical or educational examples, such as two distinct Darning Sampler pieces, indicating their role in teaching specific mending techniques. The collection also includes two examples titled Fragment and a single Panel. These historical Germany or Netherlands prints and textiles are frequently held in the public domain and are often digitized as downloadable artwork, providing researchers access to high-quality prints for non-commercial study of historical European textile design.