Embroidered Figure
1959 (made)
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Set of machine-embroidered figures. A shepherd with two sheep for a Christmas crib. The figures are made of cone shapes stiffened with tailor's canvas and stuffed with kapok and decorated with machine-embroidery.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-embroidered, canvas, stuffed with kapok |
| Brief description | A shepherd with sheep for christmas crib. The figure made of a cone shape stiffened with tailors canvas and stuffed with Kapok and decorated with machine embroidery. Designed and made by Susan Riley, Maidstone, 1959. Condition: Good. (NDS Collection - 5189&A) |
| Physical description | Set of machine-embroidered figures. A shepherd with two sheep for a Christmas crib. The figures are made of cone shapes stiffened with tailor's canvas and stuffed with kapok and decorated with machine-embroidery. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Needlework Development Scheme |
| Production | NDS 5189 |
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| Accession number | CIRC.223 to B-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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