Cushion
Victoria Mary Louisa Cust (1823 - 1895)
Category
Textiles
Date
1850
Materials
Wool, damask, canvas and feather down
Measurements
520 mm (Width); 475 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151867
Summary
A cushion. One side of the down filled cushion is embroidered with wool on canvas, with a pattern of oak leaves on red and beige bands. The reverse is red worsted damask, simulating a moiré finish. It was worked by Victoria Yorke, c.1850.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Victoria Mary Louisa Cust (1823 - 1895), embroiderer