29744
Accession Number
18829
Author
Budny, Mildred; Tweddle, Dominic
Title Of Article Chaper
The earliest English embroideries
Title Of Journal Book
Illustrated London news
Volume
272
Issue
70327032
Pages
65
Collation
Color plate.
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
A set of richly decorated embroideries preserved in a Belgian church is believed to have originated in southern England around the early 9th century. precursors of the Bayeaux tapestry, they are the subject of an extensive study. This brief article gives a detailed account of the size of the textiles being discussed, how they were assembled, the decorations on each piece, the color and type of threads, what type of stitches were used, and the technique of embroidery. Source of the designs and script on the textile and dating are discussed. -- AATA
Keywords
England;Middle Ages;Embroidery technique;Textile dating; Textile analysis; Textile Anglo-Saxon;Embroideries English; Belgian textile AATA
pub_id
29744