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Measurements

39cm x 46cm (without frame)

Place of Origin

France

Historical Period/Date

19th Century (1830-1869 Mid)

Registration Number

2016-065

Techniques

Leaf Stitch,Satin Stitch,Surface Stitchery,

Objects

Embroidered Pictures,

Physical Description

Framed embroidered picture worked in multicoloured silk chenille threads on an ivory silk ground. The design is an elaborate blue and silver urn containing red pinks, gold carnations, blue cornflowers, white forget-me-knots, gold daisies, a gold rose and leaves. Worked in surface stitchery using satin stitch and leaf stitch.