FDA-A.505:1/2-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.505:1/2-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Provost's Book Cushion: Strawberry Plant and Flower
Series of Textiles Designed for the Stalls of Officials in College Chapel
College Chapel Cushions and Kneelers (1959-1964)
Series of Textiles Designed for the Stalls of Officials in College Chapel
College Chapel Cushions and Kneelers (1959-1964)
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
assigned by cataloguer
series
assigned by cataloguer
series
Description
Cross-stitched book cushion; design shows floral plants, including a strawberry plant. Top left corner shaped to fit around base of light.
Comments
Katherine (née Cochrane), The Countess of Elgin is recorded as having embroidered the Provost's book cushion in the booklet 'Eton College Chapel Embroidery', published by Kenion Press Ltd. in c.1964.
Description
Inscription
Stitched initals, top right 'K E', beneath a symbol of a crown; inscribed in ink inside lining '144 LADY ELGIN'
Material
textile
Materials & techniques note
Cross-stitch
Production
Person
Howard, Constance (MBE), 1910 - 2000 (Artist)
Date
1959-1964
History and association
References
• Eton College Chapel Embroidery, Kenion Press Ltd. (incorporating the Savile Press, Eton College), Slough, Bucks.
