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Broomfield, Elizabeth
(embroiderer)
Woollen canvas ground, embroidered with coloured silks chiefly in cross and chain stitches and French knots. Border of floral wavy stem. In middle: Biblical verses within octagonal outline, with maker's inscription, place and teacher's name below. Remaining space filled with various floral and bird motifs and initials beneath crowns. At bottom: a large manor house flanked on both sides by a row of three cottages and floral motifs.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
36.351.29
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Broomfield, Elizabeth
Association Type:
Date: 1825
Place: Scotland
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation, 1936
Measurements
Height
(cm): 33.8
Width
(cm): 44.5
Material
Wool (fabric)
Silk (spun and twisted)
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