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Elsie's book

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1951 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Child's rag-book embroidered in white dayella (wool and cotton). Embroidered with butterfly and caterpillar motifs in simple stitches and rich colours.

Object details

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Object type
TitleElsie's book
Materials and techniques
Dayella (wool and cotton)
Brief description
Child's rag-book 'Elsie's book' embroidered in white dayella (wool and cotton), designed and embroidered by Jeanne Mount, Hampshire, 1951.
Physical description
Child's rag-book embroidered in white dayella (wool and cotton). Embroidered with butterfly and caterpillar motifs in simple stitches and rich colours.
Dimensions
  • Width: 4.5in
  • Length: 17.5in
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.268-1962

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Record createdNovember 7, 2006
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