Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954, Kendrick, A. F. (Albert Frank), 1872- · London, New York [etc.] "The Studio," ltd. · leaf 60
ENGLAND Late 13th century.Fig-ure of a knight em-broidered in split andraised pattern stitchesover threads, in gold andsilver threads and col-oured silks. The greenvelvet on which the em-broidery was mounted isnow cut away close tothe edge. (In Stoney-hurst College.) … 16th century. Figure of Ralph, 4thEarl of Westmorland, of linen embroi-dered in coloured silks and gold andsilver thread. The gold is couchedin patterns : split stitch is employed :and lines of thick thread couched forthe hair. The technique of theheraldic work departs little from theearlier…
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