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1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cover. Linen embroidered in fine wool with sprays of fantastic flowers and leaves, and crested birds, all in shades of pink, blue, green, purple, yellow and brown, predominantly using herringbone stitch.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen embroidered in fine crewel wool
Brief description
embroidered, 1700-50, English; Wool embroidery on linen
Physical description
Cover. Linen embroidered in fine wool with sprays of fantastic flowers and leaves, and crested birds, all in shades of pink, blue, green, purple, yellow and brown, predominantly using herringbone stitch.
Dimensions
  • Length: 93cm
  • Width: 94cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
863-1901

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Record createdAugust 28, 2008
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