FDA-A.505:4/1-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.505:4/1-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Lower Master's Stall Cushion: Arms of William Wykeham, Eton and King's
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 seat cushion; design shows the arms of William Wykeham with the arms of Eton College and King's College, Cambridge, to either side, and also a tree.
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 320mm
width (actual size): 670mm
height (actual size): 60mm
width (actual size): 670mm
height (actual size): 60mm
Inscription
Stitched initials 'VC'
Inscribed in ink inside lining 'MRS CARNEGY'
Inscribed in ink on reverse 'L.M.'
Inscribed in ink inside lining 'MRS CARNEGY'
Inscribed in ink on reverse 'L.M.'
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.
