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Not currently on display at the V&A

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1600-1699 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Border of white satin with continuous stem of silk cord stitched down, and with blossom devices of coloured silk in satin stitch. Satin embroidered with silk in raised stitched and French knots, lined with linen printed in black with wood blocks, and edged with silk braid.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Satin embroidered with silk, lined with block-printed linen, and edged with silk braid
Brief description
Border of satin embroidered with silk and lined with printed linen, England, 1600-1699
Physical description
Border of white satin with continuous stem of silk cord stitched down, and with blossom devices of coloured silk in satin stitch. Satin embroidered with silk in raised stitched and French knots, lined with linen printed in black with wood blocks, and edged with silk braid.
Dimensions
  • Length: 135in
  • Width: 1.25in
Collection
Accession number
4642-1859

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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