1880~ / 1889~, Staffordshire

1880~ / 1889~, Staffordshire

Identifier
4550(IS)
Carried out by
Leek Embroidery Society (http://data.silknow.org/activity/designer)
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
74 cm (length)
46.5 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Textile, mat, velvet, floss silk embroidery, probably Leek Embroidery Society, Staffordshire, 1880s Olive green velvet mat, with embroidered panels and border sewn on to unbleached silk, and fringes. The embroidery and fringes are in floss silk, in floral patterns reminiscent of Indian designs, probably Leek Embroidery Society. Border on three sides only, fringes at either end. Embroidery in shades of silver, yellow and gold.