Not currently on display at the V&A

Border

1550-1599 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Border of dark green woollen cloth, with a pattern in coloured wools and silks, chiefly embroidered on canvas and afterwards applied. Down the middle is a straight band of scrollwork and knotted devices from which branch stems of roses, carnations, tulips and other flowers on either side.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, applied with canvas work in wools and silks
Brief description
Border, woven wool with applied canvas work in wools and silks, France, 1550-1599.
Physical description
Border of dark green woollen cloth, with a pattern in coloured wools and silks, chiefly embroidered on canvas and afterwards applied. Down the middle is a straight band of scrollwork and knotted devices from which branch stems of roses, carnations, tulips and other flowers on either side.
Dimensions
  • Length: 65in
  • Width: 10.75in
Object history
Purchased (278&A-1902, £7 3s. 8d.). Registered File number 3721/1902.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
278-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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