Cushion, embroidered

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Date:1900

Description:Large Square embroidered cushion.
Made by the Leek Embroidery society, floral design with birds Pale beige background, flowers and foliage embroidered in pinks and greens using long and short stitch. Satin stitch used in places. Edges of petals couched in orange silk. Stem stitch used in some areas. Reverse of cushion covered in silk velvet.
Dimensions: Length 400mm Width 360mm

Related themes:

Leek Silk Domestic Textiles

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Image courtesy of: Mrs A Jaques

Donor ref:P2001.016.0002 (37/11758)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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