Set of Valances
ca. 1900-1905 (made)
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Four embroidered upper valences of linen appliqué. Ground of mid-blue plain weave linen with a pattern of an angular meandering stem acorn (based upon historic meandering leafy stem borders) bearing leaves and nuts/fruits. Appliqué of plain weave linen in cream, mid-brown, green and grey, pale blue and dark blue satin stitched silks secure outlines. Lined with natural linen, a variety of fastening tapes are attached to the top edge. The ground is pieced in places and drawing of pattern is occasionally visible on the blue ground.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidery, weave linen, satin, silk |
| Brief description | Set of four embroidered upper valances of linen appliqué, possibly made by Haslemere Peasant Industries, Great Britain, ca. 1900-1905. |
| Physical description | Four embroidered upper valences of linen appliqué. Ground of mid-blue plain weave linen with a pattern of an angular meandering stem acorn (based upon historic meandering leafy stem borders) bearing leaves and nuts/fruits. Appliqué of plain weave linen in cream, mid-brown, green and grey, pale blue and dark blue satin stitched silks secure outlines. Lined with natural linen, a variety of fastening tapes are attached to the top edge. The ground is pieced in places and drawing of pattern is occasionally visible on the blue ground. |
| Credit line | Given by J W F Morton and Courtaulds Ltd. |
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| Accession number | T.157 to C-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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