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Bridal bonnet c.1900-50

Artwork Bridal bonnet this artwork made of Polychrome cotton embroidery with bobbin lace and handwoven (?) braid insertion. Stitches include drawn thread, chain stitch, cross stitch, smocking, satin and herringbone stitch, created in 1900-01-01
Accession No.
4:0260.003
Date Created
c.1900-50
Gallery location
Not on public display
Department
International Art
Dimensions A
26 x 21cm
Media Category
Textile
Medium
Polychrome cotton embroidery with bobbin lace and handwoven (?) braid insertion. Stitches include drawn thread, chain stitch, cross stitch, smocking, satin and herringbone stitch
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs A.D. Russell in memory of her mother Mrs Paula Herman 1975

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