Not on display

Orphrey

1500-1529 (made)

A shield of arms is depicted surroounded by the Garter, probably those of William, first Lord Sandys of the Vyne (d.1542) impaling Braye, and Saints Margaret and Barbara.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered in silver-gilt and silver thread and silk on linen; brick and split stitches with couched and laid work.
Brief description
embroidered, 1500-29, probably Flemish; Arms of Sandys of the Vyne. Silks and metals
Physical description
A shield of arms is depicted surroounded by the Garter, probably those of William, first Lord Sandys of the Vyne (d.1542) impaling Braye, and Saints Margaret and Barbara.
Collection
Accession number
2062-1900

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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