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19th century (made)
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Blue cotton thread embroidery, partly in chain and cross stitches, on linen. Horizontal pattern depicting rows of monstrances between tall candlesticks, altar crosses, and cherubim, skulls and crossbones, birds, and the letters I.H.S. At each end are six narrow woven stripes in blue and all round is a knotted fringe of white cotton. The embroidery is of a "primitive peasant character".
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Blue cotton embroidery on linen. |
| Brief description | Blue cotton thread embroidery on linen; Breton; 19th century |
| Physical description | Blue cotton thread embroidery, partly in chain and cross stitches, on linen. Horizontal pattern depicting rows of monstrances between tall candlesticks, altar crosses, and cherubim, skulls and crossbones, birds, and the letters I.H.S. At each end are six narrow woven stripes in blue and all round is a knotted fringe of white cotton. The embroidery is of a "primitive peasant character". |
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| Credit line | Gift of Sir William Lawrence |
| Object history | Registered File number 1929/8754 |
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| Accession number | T.136-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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