Funeral pall
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk
Measurements
2440 mm (W); 3340 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18411
Summary
Funeral pall in cream corded silk with black border (border width 370 mm). Central panel of corded silk in five sections (1720mm x 2300mm), badly stained, with some holes. Central cross on cream panel - couched thread in gold, held down by red thread. Appliqué to surface and surrounded by a red and black couched cord. Backing of cream silk with a black corded silk border (85mm wide) folded over from the front with mitred corners. Insect damage on back surface.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.