Counterpane
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile
Measurements
2489 mm (Width)
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Knightshayes Court, Devon
NT 541332
Caption
This colourful counterpane was handmade by the ladies of the Amory family almost 100 years ago. Made of coloured wools appliquéd to a linen base. Weekend guests were invited to add a few stitches to the quilt, a sort of living visitors’ book.
Summary
A counterpane of needlework in coloured wools, displaying a design of flowering trees in vases, together with birds, including peacocks and small animals appliqued to a linen base.
Provenance
From Lady Amory