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Cushion cover
Cushion cover made of sacking and linen. The sacking has been hand-embroidered using cotton thread with large floral and foliage design, including red tulips and two large purple flowers in centre (symmetrical). Embroidered by Gwyneth Raisin of Church Village during the Second World War.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F05.19.1
Creation/Production
Raisin, Gwyneth
Date: 1940s
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 50
Techniques
machine sewn
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
linen (flax fabric)
hessian (jute / hemp)
cotton (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
Categories
Second World WarComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.