Embroidery
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1725 - 1750
Materials
Linen, Silk, Wool
Measurements
710 mm (Width); 600 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500323.5
Summary
A rectangular piece dated 1725-50, made from undyed, unbleached linen canvas worked in cross-stitch and embroidered with silk and wool (dyed to full range). Piece consists of the small wings to a chair and arms to two chairs. Design of a red ground with floral pattern, with two teapots to the top with pink flowers, all blue and white ceramics. Pieces below with floral design. 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
17 / [?] / (hand-written on small piece of paper)
Makers and roles
Unknown, embroiderer