Embroidered picture
Joan Lander (1916 - 1997)
Category
Textiles
Date
1951 - 1952
Materials
Glass, Linen, Silk, Wood
Measurements
370 mm (Length)470 mm (W)25 mm (W)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Order this imageCollection
Sunnycroft, Shropshire
NT 1320048
Caption
The Hare is based on an original watercolour design by Joan Lander, and the shading of colours involved makes it appear like a painting even in needlework. The Hare was one of Joan’s key exhibition pieces during her time at The Royal School of Needlework, and it was also one of the embroideries displayed at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother)’s visit to the School in 1951.
Summary
Embroidered picture in dark wood. Original Joan Lander design of a hare, completed during her studies at the Royal School of Needlework. Silk work laid on linen ground showing shading of colours.
Provenance
Bequeathed to National Trust with Sunnycroft and its contents by Miss Joan Lander (1916 – 1997).
Makers and roles
Joan Lander (1916 - 1997)