Pair of Motifs
mid 18th century (made)
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Pair of embroidered motifs from upholstered chairs. They are made of dark blue wool embroidered with wool and a little silk, predominately brown, beige and green with touches of red and blue and tent stitch.
The design shows two birds, both varieties of Pheasant, standing amongst flowers and shrubs. One faces to the left and the other to the right.
The design shows two birds, both varieties of Pheasant, standing amongst flowers and shrubs. One faces to the left and the other to the right.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wool embroidered with wool and silk |
Brief description | Pair of embroidered wool motifs, England, mid 18th century. |
Physical description | Pair of embroidered motifs from upholstered chairs. They are made of dark blue wool embroidered with wool and a little silk, predominately brown, beige and green with touches of red and blue and tent stitch. The design shows two birds, both varieties of Pheasant, standing amongst flowers and shrubs. One faces to the left and the other to the right. |
Credit line | Given by Mr Edwin H. Herzog |
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Accession number | T.262&A-1973 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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