Old English embroidery; its technique and symbolism (1894)
St. Aubyn, Alan, Marshall, Hugh · London, H. Cox · leaf 161
JACOBEAN WORK. art. Evelyn mentions a bed for the Queen of Charles II., the embroidery of which cost ;^3ooo, probably of this elaborate work- on a costly ground. This style prevailed through the reigns of the Stuarts to the accession of … The sum of ;^488 was expended Curtain embroidered with Exotic Birds and Tropical Plants in upon this variety of needlework for coloured Crewels. (English, early one dozen pocket handkerchiefs for i8th Century.) In the possession of Lady Brougham and Vaux. the King's use. Queen Mary was more…
Embroidery
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