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Leander with his Parents

Tapestry
ca. 1640-1660 (made)
Artist/Maker
Mortlake Tapestry Factory (manufacturer)
Place of origin
England (made)

Tapestry of wool and silk.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Tapestry
Wall Coverings
Object type
Tapestry
TitleLeander with his Parents (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Wool and silk tapestry
Wool (Hair)
Silk Thread
Tapestry
Brief description
Tapestry of wool and silk 'Leander with his Parents', Mortlake Tapestry Factory, England, ca. 1640-1660
Physical description
Tapestry of wool and silk.
Dimensions
  • Top edge width: 444cm
  • Bottom edge width: 450cm
  • Left side height: 325cm
  • Right side height: 323cm
  • Weight: 40kg
the tapestry has each of its edges which are in poor condition turned under, by between 3 and 5 cm. The measurements given are for the visible size with edges turned under. Weight including roller
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 1988/927.
Subjects depicted
Figures
Landscape
Trees
Ship
Sea
Leander
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.77-1988

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O364953/leander-with-his-parents-tapestry-mortlake-tapestry-factory/
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