Superfrontal
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wool, glazed linen and silk
Measurements
797 mm (W); 2130 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18400
Summary
Frontal - Altar superfrontal in red wool felt with silk braid. Silk damask front and edge (750mm drop) embroidered with rose and leaf design, with beading. Multicoloured silk bobble fringe. Front edge stitched down to sides. Blue glazed linen backing. Moth holes and candle wax staining. It is rolled and tied in calico.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.