Needlework
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Silk, Wool
Measurements
2800 mm (Length)780 mm (W)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129537.7
Summary
Panel of l7th century embroidery attached over stuffed dark blue panel on wall. Textile corded border in blue/brown surrounds each section. 8 panels in all. Large sprays of acanthus type leaves in brown and blues on a chevron pattern white ground. Various coloured flowers and satyr faces appear amongst the foliage. The embroidered canvas is cut at edges and a border, edged with cord, placed around it. Border has an undulating silhouette with trefoils. Satyr heads embroidered at centre of lobes. Late 17th century i.e. contemporary with re-modelling of room.