Hanging
1700-1750 (made)
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Part of a hanging or bedcover. Linen embroidered with sprays of fantastic flowers and leaves, and butterflies, in fine wool executed in herringbone stitch with buttonhole stitch and french knot highlights using shades of blue-green, yellow and pink. The embroidery fragmented and mounted on a modern linen backcloth.
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Materials and techniques | Linen embroidered in fine crewel wool |
Brief description | Hanging, 1700-1750, English; Wool embroidery on linen, sewn to modern lining |
Physical description | Part of a hanging or bedcover. Linen embroidered with sprays of fantastic flowers and leaves, and butterflies, in fine wool executed in herringbone stitch with buttonhole stitch and french knot highlights using shades of blue-green, yellow and pink. The embroidery fragmented and mounted on a modern linen backcloth. |
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Accession number | CIRC.186-1930 |
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Record created | August 28, 2008 |
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