Cushion Cover
1936 (made)
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Square embroidered cushion cover panel with a bold stylised design executed in various applied materials - felt, velvet, rayon satin, slubbed woven cotton and rayon with a metallic strip, couched down wools and cord. Within a figure of 8 a stylised crown is depicted above two orb-like devices. The date MAY 1937 is applied below the orbs in blue felt. The entire design is enclosed by a circle of cord decorated with four tassels. The design is multi-coloured, the main colours are purple, yellow, pink, blue, red and silver. Signed in purple and black couched wools 'LMD'. Mounted on a padded board.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered felt, velvet, rayon satin, slubbed woven cotton and rayon with a metallic strip, couched down wools and cord |
Brief description | Embroidered cushion cover of felt, velvet, rayon satin, slubbed cotton and rayon, designed and made by Lilian Dring, England, 1936 |
Physical description | Square embroidered cushion cover panel with a bold stylised design executed in various applied materials - felt, velvet, rayon satin, slubbed woven cotton and rayon with a metallic strip, couched down wools and cord. Within a figure of 8 a stylised crown is depicted above two orb-like devices. The date MAY 1937 is applied below the orbs in blue felt. The entire design is enclosed by a circle of cord decorated with four tassels. The design is multi-coloured, the main colours are purple, yellow, pink, blue, red and silver. Signed in purple and black couched wools 'LMD'. Mounted on a padded board. |
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Credit line | Given by the designer |
Production | Made to commemoratre Edward VIII's Coronation, which never took place. |
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Accession number | T.299-1984 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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