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Jacket
- Place of origin:
England (made)
- Date:
1630-1639 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Linen embroidered with wool thread and trimmed with bobbin lace of wool and linen thread
- Credit Line:
Purchased by public subscription
- Museum number:
T.843-1974
- Gallery location:
In store
The high waist and full sleeves set into the back of this jacket are characteristic of women’s dress of the 1630s. Such richly embroidered linen garments had been part of informal fashion for women since the late 16th century. The pattern of ornate and complex floral shapes was probably inspired by Italian woven silks of the same decade featuring similar designs. Chain stitch, satin stitch, back stitch and speckling stitch have been used in the embroidery.
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