FDA-A.505:2/2-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.505:2/2-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Vice Provost's Book Cushion: Flowers
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Cross-stitched book cushion; design shows floral plants.
Comments
The initials 'AG' on this cushion refer to Lady Grimthorpe, who is recorded as having embroidered the Vice Provost's book cushion in the booklet 'Eton College Chapel Embroidery', published by Kenion Press Ltd. in c.1964.
Description
Inscription
Stitched initials, top left 'AG'
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.
