About this artwork
Artistic needlework became a significant practice and feature of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. Leek Embroidery Society founders Elizabeth (1834–1902) and Thomas Wardle (1831– 1909) were acquainted with artist, designer, and writer William Morris (English, 1834–1896). The Leek school style often took inspiration from historical needlework and the small flowers on this table cover are reminiscent of embroidery patterns from the 1600s.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 246
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Department
- Textiles
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Artist
- Leek Embroidery Society (Maker)
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Title
- Table Cover
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Place
- England (Object Possibly made in)
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Date
- c. 1893–1917
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Medium
- Linen ground, embroidered with silk floss
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Dimensions
- 136.5 × 135.3 cm (53 3/4 × 53 1/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Crab Tree Farm Foundation
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Reference Number
- 2018.782
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