Embroidery
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1725 - 1750
Materials
Linen, Silk, Wool
Measurements
370 mm (Width); 1.08 m* (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500323.7
Summary
A rectangular side to winged chair 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 with vase below and teapot to the top with pink flower, 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
T028g / (black pen on white label sewn on back)
Makers and roles
Unknown, embroiderer