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Warrior

Embroidered Picture
1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Small square embroidered picture with the background made up of layers of purple and blue variegated net and tulle, and embroidered with floral motifs. Appliquéd design of a horse and warrior in wool tweed, pink felt and other textiles, and embroidered in gold threads.


Object details

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Object type
TitleWarrior (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Embroidered net and tulle, appliquéd in wool tweed, felt and other textiles, embroidered in gold threads
Brief description
Embroidered net and tulle picture 'Warrior', appliquéd in wool tweed, felt and other textiles, designed and embroidered by Janet Asken, Great Britain, 1960
Physical description
Small square embroidered picture with the background made up of layers of purple and blue variegated net and tulle, and embroidered with floral motifs. Appliquéd design of a horse and warrior in wool tweed, pink felt and other textiles, and embroidered in gold threads.
Dimensions
  • Width: 22cm
  • Height: 24cm
  • Framed depth: 2.6cm
Production typeUnique
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.431-1960

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Record createdNovember 16, 2007
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