Polescreen banner
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
gilt, wool & silk
Measurements
510 mm (Width); 640 mm (L)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291986
Summary
Banner for a pole screen with a giltmetal rod. The banner has an ogee shaped lower edge. Embroidered in polychrome silk and wool and beadwork. White ground with convolvulus and foliage. The reverse is yellow watered silk and the edging cord, tassels and fringe are also yellow.