Sacrament cover
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Linen, silk and lace
Measurements
160 x 135 mm
Place of origin
Unknown
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Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814547
Summary
Sacrament cover: Pink/yellow 'shot' silk plain weave and undyed plain linen embroidered in crimson floss silks in satin and zig-zag stitch with scrolling stems and flowers between borders and metal thread chain stitch. Linen thread picot bobbin edging. Undyed linen thread bobbin tape with needle lace fillings and picot bars in a floral design. In the centre is a piece of lace with a floral design.
Provenance
Hamilton-Russell or Christy/Darby Collection (?).
Makers and roles
Unknown, textile manufacturer