Not currently on display at the V&A

Embroidered Picture

1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Worked in silk and coloured beads. In the middle are the arms of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) surmounted by the triple crown. At each side is a naturalistic plant form. Various colours are used on a white ground.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk embroidery with beads.
Brief description
Beaded and embroidered panel with Papal arms; Italy; 1700-1750.
Physical description
Worked in silk and coloured beads. In the middle are the arms of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1758) surmounted by the triple crown. At each side is a naturalistic plant form. Various colours are used on a white ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.25in
  • Width: 6in
Object history
Purchased. Registered File no. 1929/10117.
Subjects depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
T.176-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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