Chair back c.1930s

Chair-back possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on beige linen with pre-finished hems.

Floral design worked in straight, stem & satin stitches although leaf outlines & flowers in 'Lazy Daisy' (chain stitch).

6 main colours (small areas alternative colours indicate thread insufficient in some shades) - use stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Size 16.5” width x 23” length (42cm x 58.5cm)

Tray cloth c.1930s

Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on off-white linen with pre-finished hemstitched edge.

Simple floral design worked in stem stitch  using stranded cotton, 2 strands.

Edge has then been crochet into & finished 3 rows treble scallops to resemble lace.

Handkerchief case c.1930s

Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer onto green linen.

Design on 1 side – young lady in mainly full-skirted dress & stole looking over balcony with chinese lanterns.

Predominantly stem stitch & satin stitch – 4 main colours using stranded cotton, 3 strands.

Buttonhole stitch around edges to join 2 sections together.

Size 6.75” width x 8.25” length (17cm x 21cm)

(Likely made as a handkerchief case)

Tapestry panel c.1930

 

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

Background unfinished

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.