Needlework
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk velvet, linen, metal thread, silk threads
Measurements
30 x 25 cm
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129539.3
Summary
Panel of needlework (four embroidered figures) in walnut frame (similar to HHE/T/188). This embroidery fragment is one of twelve* pieces with a (once) blue silk velvet ground fabric. This depicts a pair of hanging balances with decorative corner motifs in white silk in the upper corners. The embroidery is carried out with laid metal thread and silk twisted cord, and details of rolled foil. The piece has a linen backing, though which the stitching is carried out. All side edges are cut. A further five fragments were treated alongside this one, and stored in the same box.