Not currently on display at the V&A

Hanging

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

Part of a hanging. Linen embroidered in fine wool with wavy stems of fantastic flowers and leaves in outline, in shades of green, blue, pink, yellow, mauve and brown. Predominantly executed in herringbone stitch.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen embroidered in fine crewel wool
Brief description
Embroidered linen hanging, 1700-1750, English, floral pattern
Physical description
Part of a hanging. Linen embroidered in fine wool with wavy stems of fantastic flowers and leaves in outline, in shades of green, blue, pink, yellow, mauve and brown. Predominantly executed in herringbone stitch.
Dimensions
  • Length: 98.5cm
  • Width: 77cm
Marks and inscriptions
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Collection
Accession number
CIRC.269-1911

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Record createdAugust 28, 2008
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