Embroidered Picture
1661 (made)
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Picture of embroidered satin in silks in tent stitch. Raised work. The ground is covered with animals, birds, insects and sprays of flowers arranged symmetrically. In the centre, a lion and unicorn confront a crayfish above the date 1661 and a leopard, and below are the letters H.P.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered satin in silks |
Brief description | Picture of embroidered satin in silks, England, 1661 |
Physical description | Picture of embroidered satin in silks in tent stitch. Raised work. The ground is covered with animals, birds, insects and sprays of flowers arranged symmetrically. In the centre, a lion and unicorn confront a crayfish above the date 1661 and a leopard, and below are the letters H.P. |
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Credit line | Given by Miss Mary Davies |
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Accession number | T.229-1931 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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