BEDSPREAD
CH1981.3
White muslin with white stripes set in from the edge. Embroidered flowery, leafy pattern along striped sections in raised satin stitch. Five flowers in centre section inr raised satin stitch, leaves filled in with speckling (a filling of small satin stitches worked closely together and not regularly placed). Wide hem finished in hemstitch (drawn-threadwork). Hand sewn.
Ref. 'Anchor Manual of Needlework', BT Batsford; London; 1968.p.73
V. Wade ' The Basic Stitches of Embroidery', London; 1966. p. 1-2.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1981.3 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Mrs CN Willmot |
Material
| Muslin/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 246 x 270cm |
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