Bedspread
1930-1935 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Bedspread of plain weave linen with and undecorated central field. The four borders each have a central, kneeling six-winged angel in an attitude of prayer, all embroidered in brick stitch in silks of yellow, oranges, browns, creams and pinks. An inscription of a prayer runs around the border, embroidered in yellow. The hem is decorated in cut work overcast in yellow silk.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven linen, silks |
| Brief description | Embroidered bedspread of woven linen, Great Britain, 1930-1935. |
| Physical description | Bedspread of plain weave linen with and undecorated central field. The four borders each have a central, kneeling six-winged angel in an attitude of prayer, all embroidered in brick stitch in silks of yellow, oranges, browns, creams and pinks. An inscription of a prayer runs around the border, embroidered in yellow. The hem is decorated in cut work overcast in yellow silk. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | The inscription that runs around the border reads 'Lord keep us safe this night / Secure from all our fears / May angels guard us while we sleep / Till morning light appears' |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs S Hughes |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.277-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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