Key Information
Reference code
NMC/0419
Title
Tea cosy
Date(s)
- c1900-1905 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
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1 / 1
Content and Structure
Scope and content
Embroidered tea cosy with flowers and butterfly motif. Possibly made at one of The Glasgow School of Art's Saturday morning classes, early 1900s.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
General Information
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
Custodial history
Margaret Walker, 1975.
Physical Description and Conditions of Use
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
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Language and script notes
Physical Description
Green, white and mauve linen with applique and embroidery on each side in white and mauve floss silk threads using satin stitch, couching and French knots in a stylised butterfly and leaf design.
Dimensions: 275 x 410 mm / 280 x 423 x 20 mm