ca. 1900] · [England
by (BINDINGS - EMBROIDERED)
[England, ca. 1900]. 290 x 208 mm. (11 1/2 x 8"). With a bifolium of blotting paper.
VERY PRETTY BLUE CLOTH BINDING EMBROIDERED IN THE ARTS & CRAFTS STYLE, upper covers with three irises embroidered with silk threads in shades of blue, purple, green, and yellow, the flowers and leaves outlined in metallic gold thread and crossed with bands of gilt thread, blue silk endleaves, white ridged ribbon holding blotting paper in place. Gold thread a little tarnished in spots and a trifle frayed at a couple of corners, but A BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED SPECIMEN of Arts & Crafts embroidery.
In a fine state of preservation, this charming desk blotter is an excellent example of Arts & Crafts needlework. While there is no indication of who designed or embroidered this binding, it was evidently a skilled amateur, almost certainly a woman. Embroidered bindings rose to popularity as part of the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century. They were largely produced by talented craftswomen, both professionals and amateurs, like Janey and May Morris, and promoted by organizations such as the Royal School of Art Needlework or the Guild of Women Binders. Our anonymous embroiderer clearly had an excellent eye: the composition of three symmetrical irises is stylish and pleasing, and the color palette is lush and harmonious, the fresh greens and delicate purples all outlined in sparkling gold thread contrasting beautifully with the dark blue ground.. (Inventory #: ST20496)
VERY PRETTY BLUE CLOTH BINDING EMBROIDERED IN THE ARTS & CRAFTS STYLE, upper covers with three irises embroidered with silk threads in shades of blue, purple, green, and yellow, the flowers and leaves outlined in metallic gold thread and crossed with bands of gilt thread, blue silk endleaves, white ridged ribbon holding blotting paper in place. Gold thread a little tarnished in spots and a trifle frayed at a couple of corners, but A BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED SPECIMEN of Arts & Crafts embroidery.
In a fine state of preservation, this charming desk blotter is an excellent example of Arts & Crafts needlework. While there is no indication of who designed or embroidered this binding, it was evidently a skilled amateur, almost certainly a woman. Embroidered bindings rose to popularity as part of the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century. They were largely produced by talented craftswomen, both professionals and amateurs, like Janey and May Morris, and promoted by organizations such as the Royal School of Art Needlework or the Guild of Women Binders. Our anonymous embroiderer clearly had an excellent eye: the composition of three symmetrical irises is stylish and pleasing, and the color palette is lush and harmonious, the fresh greens and delicate purples all outlined in sparkling gold thread contrasting beautifully with the dark blue ground.. (Inventory #: ST20496)
(503) 472-0476
