Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
late 17th C |
| Date Accessioned |
1989 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile 2 pieces |
| Function |
Possibly from a bedcover |
| General Description |
Cream linen with pale gold silk embroidery, all over tracery of simple meandering line with leaf and flower motifs including seed headsand eyelets. |
| Cultural Context |
British Isles |
| Id Number Current Accession |
6179 |
| Subject |
17C quilt pieces |
| Measurements Dimensions |
-89 x 36 centimetres, B-65 x 18 cm. |
| Material |
Silk on linen with cotton backing |
| Visual Information |
Floral pattern |
| Current Ownership |
University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Relation Document For |
see ‘The Quilts of the British Isles’ Janet Rae p.14 late 17th C |
| Rights |
Managed by The Textiles Collection at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. |
| Source |
Given by Robin and Heather Tanner Chippenham Wilts |
| Technique |
Hand embroidered and quilted Queen Anne quilting |
| Weave |
Plain weave |
