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Students bring along historical samples for group discussion of particular techniques - here are just a few:
Students bring along historical samples for group discussion of particular techniques - here are just a few:
Early 20c. mat in cross-stitch on a white cotton ground. Shown here half of the panel
Mantle strip dating from appx. 1890 - the background is 'Berlin woolwork'. Stitched in green & brown wool, the flowers & leaves are in beading
Mantle strip close-up
Victorian white cotton christening gown
Early 20c. oriental paper figures and came from Eastern travels. The image shows them stitched onto their original paper backing.
The figures are over 75 years old and were originally used as table/place settings. Each one is appx. 5"/12cm tall with facial & clothng detail drawn in.
Unfinished 'Berlin' canvas work panels for a chair. Possibly a small chair back and seat, they have been stitched in wool.
Insets show colour brilliance even after all this time
Early 20c. silk stitching on linen - unfinished
Close-up section
Early 1900 authentic goldwork panel on silk. Likely to have come from Eastern travels
Close-up of peacock from panel left
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