Needlework fragment collection
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brocade, Metal, Silk, Velvet
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129656.1
Summary
A collection of approximately forty fragments of applique work on worn black velvet ground. Fragments of silk, gold and silver brocade and other materials with metal threads (probably from ecclesiastical vestments) formed into abstract flower designs. Thistle flower and large five petalled flower with two leaves prominent. Silk thread surround and embroidery used.