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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Table Mat

1949 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Embroidered organdie table mat and tray cloth in white and blue. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students of from colleges of art.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Table Mat
  • Tray Cloth
Materials and techniques
Embroidered organdie
Brief description
Table mat and tray cloth of embroidered organdie, designed by Mary Kessell, embroidered by Frances Beal, Great Britain, 1949
Physical description
Embroidered organdie table mat and tray cloth in white and blue. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students of from colleges of art.
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Production
NDS 2380
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.317B&C-1962

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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