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The Galleon

Bed Cover
1910-1915 (made), 1910-1915 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bed cover of silk crêpe with a circular panel of embroidery in the centre, with appliqué of various fabrics and couching in coloured silks and wools. The edges are bordered with red woollen braid embroidered in coloured wools.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Galleon
Materials and techniques
Silk crêpe, embroidered in wools, appliquéd and couched in coloured silks and wools
Brief description
Bed cover 'The Galleon' of silk crêpe, embroidered in wools and appliquéd, made by St. Edmundsbury Weavers, England, 1910-1915
Physical description
Bed cover of silk crêpe with a circular panel of embroidery in the centre, with appliqué of various fabrics and couching in coloured silks and wools. The edges are bordered with red woollen braid embroidered in coloured wools.
Dimensions
  • Width: 70in
  • Length: 94.5in
Credit line
Given by J. W. F. Morton, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.775-1967

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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