Embroidery panel
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1725 - 1750
Materials
Linen, Silk, Wool
Measurements
690 mm (Width); 250 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500323.8
Summary
A rectangular panel dated 1725-50, made from undyed, unbleached linen canvas worked in cross-stitch and embroidered with silk and wool (dyed to full range). Partly worked with design of a red ground with floral pattern and outline of teapots flanking a yellow flower. 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
T028h / (black pen on white label sewn on back)
Makers and roles
Unknown, embroiderer