Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954, Kendrick, A. F. (Albert Frank), 1872- · London, New York [etc.] "The Studio," ltd. · leaf 83
7th century. MilitaryScarf of purple silk em-broidered with colouredfloss silks, and g-old andsilver threads, in shad-ing, satin and outlinestitches. Worn byCharles I at the Battleof Edgehill, and givenby him after the battleto Mr. Adam Hill, ofSpaldwirk, Hunts., whorallied his troop ot horseand… … ENGLAND Second half 17th century.One of six panels found,about 1896, under severallayers of wall-paper on thewalls of an old house in Hat-ton Garden, London. Em-broidered on canvas withcoloured wools and silks intent, large cross, patternedsatin and brick stitches andOriental diamond diaper.The…
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