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Panel

Panel

  • Place of origin:

    Great Britain, UK (made)

  • Date:

    1800-1830 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown (production)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Canvas, embroidered with coloured silks

  • Credit Line:

    Given by Evelyn Hildyard

  • Museum number:

    T.24-1920

  • Gallery location:

    British Galleries, room 120, case 15, shelf DR2

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Object Type
This panel for a handscreen was originally mounted on a carved bone handle. It is one of a pair. Handscreens were designed to screen ladies' complexions from the heat of a domestic fire. They would usually be kept in pairs by the mantlepiece in readiness for use.

Ownership & Use
Handscreens are typical of the type of small furnishing or dress accessory that might be decorated with silk embroidery by a woman at home, either for her own domestic use or to give as a present. Handles could be bought separately, on which the embroidery would be mounted.

Place of Origin

Great Britain, UK (made)

Date

1800-1830 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Canvas, embroidered with coloured silks

Dimensions

Diameter: 15 cm

Object history note

Made in Britain

Descriptive line

PANEL for a handscreen

Labels and date

British Galleries:
NEEDLEWORKING SKILLS

Ladies in polite society were expected to be proficient in a wide range of needleworking skills. The graceful rhythm of techniques such as knotting or netting was thought to show off the elegance of a lady's hands. Embroidery, knitting and crochet are still current today. Knotting produced a decorative thread, with rows of little knots, that was sewn onto fabric. Fine net, made with thread from a decorative shuttle, was often further embroidered. [27/03/2003]

Categories

Embroidery

Collection code

T&F

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