Mantle strip dating c.1890

 

The background is 'Berlin woolwork'.

Stitched in green & brown wool, the flowers & leaves are in beading.

Circular mat - 20th century

Possibly worked direct on off-white wool fabric.

Floral design worked in a variety of straight stitches with a few chain & buttonhole stitches.

All worked in wool yarn in a variety of colours - reverse side is brighter. Edge has first been hand rolled & stitched, then overstitched in 3 rows of stem stitch.

Size circle diameter 10.5” (27cm)

(Likely a mat used for decorative, celebratory or religious purposes)

Table mat c.1970

Possibly worked direct on off-white linen (woven the width of the mat). Likely made in another country (not UK) for the tourist trade & purchased as a holiday memento.

Geometric design worked in straight stitch ie. patterned darning.

4 colours using cotton – edges frayed to form fringe, then hemstitched.

Size 10.75” width x 19” length (27.5cm x 48cm)

Chair back c.1960

Worked from an iron-on transfer onto beige furnishing fabric (transfer mark still evident along lower scallop base).

Floral design worked in satin & stem stitch.

Multi coloured & uses stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Size 18” width x 24” length (46cm x 61cm)

Tablecloth c.1950

Possibly worked direct on white cotton (eg. sheeting).

A central Chinese Lantern & floral design worked in counted cross stitch with an outline border.

Multi colours using single strand cotton.

Edges covered in bias binding & stitched to front.

Almost square - Size 31” width x 34.5” length (78.5cm x 85cm)

(Maybe made in another country, not UK, for the tourist trade)

Mat c.late 20th century

Possibly worked direct on off-cuts of white cotton. Likely made in another country (not UK) for the tourist trade.

3 strips of fabric have been stitched together & covered with a criss-cross of cross-stitched stripes (only visible on reverse). Simple scenic design worked in counted cross stitch.

Multi colours using single strand cotton.

Edges turned under & buttonhole stitched in place.

Size 11.25” width x 16” length (28.5cm x 40.5cm)
 

Cushion cover (reversible) c.1960

Possibly worked from a transfer on beige linen.

Floral designs (both sides) worked in various straight stitches, chain & french knots & uses stranded cotton, 3 strands.

The seam to join each side has been machine stitched & an opening left for the cushion to be inserted (likely then hand finished).

Circular diameter size 16.5” (42cm)

Tapestry seat coverings c. 1950

 Pair of seat tapestries - upper one incomplete c. 1950

Wool worked on canvas in 'tent stitch'

Tapestry panel c.1930

 

Tapestry panel worked on fine canvas using 'tent stitch' in silk & wool c. 1930

Background unfinished

Tablecloth c.1940

Linen tablecloth, uncut c.1940

All embroidery completed but outer edge unfinished - perhaps WWII stopped its completion!

Veil style hat c.1950s

Nylon 'flocked' net  gathered on one edge with hand stitched satin bow attached c. 1950s

Ribbon trim c.1900

Worked on fine wool using stem stitch with buttonhole stitch to lower edge.

Stitched in silk thread - tacked onto backing fabric.

(Sample taken from book if you click to link here: Sampler book)

Pair inset panels c.1910-20

Worked on cotton with buttonhole stitch edgings to all areas c. 1915

Lace trim c.1900

Fine cotton embroderie anglaise lace edging - uncut at end of work (right)  c. 1900

Possibly used for underwear or christening

Cushion cover c.1950

 

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer onto beige furnishing fabric. (One of a matching pair which are likely to have been made from a purchased length of fabric. Both have opening at one end, folded with press-studs stitched in place. Possibly made by the stitcher.)

Floral design worked in various running stitch, stem, satin & buttonhole stitch.

Multi coloured & uses stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Square size 17.5” (44.5cm)

Collar c.1910-20

Uncut cotton collar worked in stem stitch & buttonhole edging. Adult sizing c. 1910-20

Picture c.1930

Painted background on linen.

Applique clothing shapes with hand stitching for all dancers.

Possibly originates from the east as all 'facial markings' are similar.

Flounce c.1880

Net edging with straight stitches for main outlines & buttonhole edge at base c. 1880

Fabric sample c.1890

Stitching on silk net c. 1890

Dolls clothes c.1959

Set of dolls evening clothes all hand stitched using straight stitch &  fabric remnants c. 1959

Cushion c.1940

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer on black satin.

Worked in straight & stem stitches using stranded cotton. 

Straw hat c.1960

Synthetic straw/raffia hat with large tassel.

Inside grosgrain headband stitched with herringbone stitch along the edge. c1960

Austrian mat c.1950

From Austria, worked on linen in counted cross stitch & stem stitch., using cotton threads.

 

Hat c.1960

Netted hat worked in stiff nylon thread c. 1960

Maybe 'cutdown' from original other item ?

Filet panels c.1890

Pair of net lace panels c. 1890. Possible underwear use.

Rust marks of pins (brown markings) show along edges

Cuff c. 1880

Fine linen cuff with crochet trim edge that is not inserted in seam regularly.

May have been added later or repaired. Red initials hand stitched at left edge of cuff