Needlework
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Braid, Silk, Velvet
Measurements
580 mm (Length)525 mm (W)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129665
Summary
Rectangular velvet hanging on similar dark brown velvet as used on HHE/T/302a,b. Petit-point needlework of early 17th century or late 16th century origin, worked in coloured silks applied with white silk stitching. Crown Imperial and lily with three blooms, three embroidered insects above. Looped braid border. Backing of yellow silk, three loops on top edge.