Pair of Borders
1700-1750 (made)
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Two borders, both unfinished and with the design marked in pencil. Linen embroidered in fine wool with wavy stems of stylised flowers and leaves in shades of green, blue, red and yellow. Executed in herringbone, satin, rope, cross and running stitches, and french knots.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Linen embroidered in fine crewel wool, the design first marked in pencil |
| Brief description | Pair of embroidered borders, 1700-1750, English; Wool embroidery on linen, unfinished, probably made by Dorcas, Elizabeth or Hannah Haines |
| Physical description | Two borders, both unfinished and with the design marked in pencil. Linen embroidered in fine wool with wavy stems of stylised flowers and leaves in shades of green, blue, red and yellow. Executed in herringbone, satin, rope, cross and running stitches, and french knots. |
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| Credit line | Given by the descendants of Hannah Downes |
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| Accession number | T.37-1935 |
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| Record created | August 28, 2008 |
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