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Coronation print
Mitzi Cunliffe
1952-1953
A length of printed satin cotton designed for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, depicting a royal lion and unicorn crest with crown and ER monogram in the central cartouche. A black conti...
A Background to Needlework: the origin and aim of Needlework Development Scheme
Needlework Development Scheme (Great Britain)
mid 20th Century
This booklet is a publication by the four main art institutions in Scotland: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, to promote and improve embroidery standards in designs and techniques. The booklet...
![Foliage [embroidered artwork]](https://digital.library.leeds.ac.uk/27947/1.hashomepageThumbnailVersion/671597_001.JPG)
Foliage [embroidered artwork]
Clucas, Joy (1931-2006)
1969
A piece of machine embroidered textile art of an abstract design. An inscription on the original frame reads: "Foliage Joy Clucas. Presented to the Department of Textile Industries 1969 By Mr Stanley...
horsehair sample
mid 20th Century
A sample of English horsehair. Horsehair brushes are used for polishing and for dusting delicate surfaces which could be damaged by scratching. Horsehair is also used in decorators' and artists' pai...