Embroidered Picture
1660 (made)
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Picture of embroidered silk satin with coloured silks and metal purl in rococo, outline, long and short, satin, needlepoint and split stitches, with French knots and raised work. Two female figures hold wheat eats and flowers. Oval medallion surrounded by flowers, birds, deer, unicorn, lion and leopard. Signed 'MARTHA HOLLIS . AE . 10 . 1660'.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk satin with coloured silks and metal purl |
Brief description | Picture of embroidered silk satin with coloured silks and metal purl, embroidered by Martha Hollis, England, 1660 |
Physical description | Picture of embroidered silk satin with coloured silks and metal purl in rococo, outline, long and short, satin, needlepoint and split stitches, with French knots and raised work. Two female figures hold wheat eats and flowers. Oval medallion surrounded by flowers, birds, deer, unicorn, lion and leopard. Signed 'MARTHA HOLLIS . AE . 10 . 1660'. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'MARTHA HOLLIS . AE . 10 . 1660' (Inscribed) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Sir Frederick Richmond, Bt |
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Accession number | T.48-1954 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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