Embroidery
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1725 - 1750
Materials
Linen, Silk, Wool
Measurements
660 mm (Width); 1.0 m* (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500323.1
Summary
A rectangular chair back piece dated 1725-50, made from undyed, unbleached linen canvas worked in cross-stitch and embroidered with silk and wool (dyed to full range). Design of a red ground with floral pattern, central urn flanked by two vases with two teapots to the top with pink flower in between all blue and white ceramics. Part of a set of upholstery for two open arm chairs.
Provenance
Breton-Tayler Collection. Given to the Trust by Mrs Winifred Breton Tayler, 11.4.2000, after remaining within the Breton family for nearly 300 years.
Marks and inscriptions
13 / 39 by / 25 / (hand-written on small piece of paper)
Makers and roles
Unknown, embroiderer