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Account Bill

Printed and handwritten account bill dated 1896. The bill was issued by E. Francis & Sons, Linen Drapers, Silk Mercers, Hosiers and Glovers, Carpet and Upholstery Warehouse, to the executors of the estate ...

Dressing Table Mat

A square, embroidered dressing table mat with the corners turned under. It is decorated with gold and yellow flowers and green leaves, and has a brown-gold edging.

Embroidery Sample

An embroidered cushion cover, made from silk threads on satin, c.1770. It depicts a group of flowers.

Foot Stool

This footstool was the property of author George Eliot. The tapestry's red leaf design is thought to have been sewn by George Eliot herself. George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress ...

H.M.S. Serapis

This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...

H.M.S. Serapis - detail of boats

This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...

H.M.S. Serapis - detail of flags

This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...

Mat

An embroidered mat, from Asia. It has a circle of black felt, gold thread floral decoration and tassles.

Mat

An embroidered mat, from Asia. It has a circle of black felt, gold thread floral decoration and tassles.

Military patchwork

This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...

Military patchwork - detail of flags

This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...

Military patchwork - detail of guns

This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...

Military Patchwork - detail of St George's Flag

The four flags surrounding the central panel are clockwise from top right: a harp (Ireland); the red, white and blue of Britain (not the French Flag); the cross of St George (England); the cross of St ...

Military patchwork - detail of Union flag

The Regimental number - 98 - is shown in Roman numerals: XCVIII. The Regimental number appeared on both Colours until 1881, after which time Regimental numbers were discontinued. Height 2545mm, Width ...

Nelson

This is a wool picture on canvas depicting Nelson and Britannia. Nelson stands on the right next to a pile of cannonballs. Britannia stands holding a trident and shield, with a lion at her feet. This ...

Painted settle with squab seat and cushions

This settle is made of beechwood, painted to simulate bamboo. It has a spindle galleried back and sides, shaped arm supports, a caned seat and square legs. On it there is a patchwork squab seat and three ...

Pillowcase

A rectangular white linen pillow case.

Pillowcase

A rectangular white linen pillow case.