Table Mat
1880-1920 (made)
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Table mat of white cotton, with floral motifs embroidered in black cotton thread in cross-stitch.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, embroidered with cotton thread in cross stitch |
| Brief description | Table mat, white cotton with embroidery in black cotton thread, Yunnan province, China, 1880-1920 |
| Physical description | Table mat of white cotton, with floral motifs embroidered in black cotton thread in cross-stitch. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Mary Lumsden |
| Object history | This object was given by Mary Lumsden (1874-1931), M.A. (Cantab), who graduated at Girton College of the University of Cambridge. She was known for her interest in Chinese culture and her dedication to public service. At her house in St. John’s Wood, she regularly hosted parties for Chinese visitors and students to London. She had visited Dali of Yunnan province. (V&A archive: MA/1/L2305; registered file number 1927/4170) |
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| Accession number | T.130-1927 |
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| Record created | February 12, 2000 |
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