Showing posts with label victorian crewelwork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label victorian crewelwork. Show all posts

11.02.2013

Antique Victorian crewelwork panel, framed by Boots Cash Chemists, Ltd.

Almost looks like a garden scene, with squash plant, sunflower, hillocks and berries.

Shown with postcards for size.

Gorgeous coloring. Even the red hasn't faded.

Each petal a separate group of stitches with lots of variations in tone and color to convey a sense of depth.
A giant leaf with leaves within it hovers over the scene.

Original framing paper and label.

Closeup of different colors of floss -- you can also see where the dye has darkened the fabric.
Antique metal hanging rings, possibly original hanging string as well.