FDA-A.505:7/1-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.505:7/1-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Convolvulus Kneeler
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 kneeler (or hassock); design shows a convolvulus plant.
Comments
The Kneeler casing has been replaced with artificial leather.
Note: the kneelers with floral designs of Clematis or Convolvulus flowers were intended for the '...Stalls adjoining those of the Head Master and Lower Master and of all the Return Stalls...'. See the small blue booklet titled 'Eton College Chapel Embroidery' (published c.1965).
Note: the kneelers with floral designs of Clematis or Convolvulus flowers were intended for the '...Stalls adjoining those of the Head Master and Lower Master and of all the Return Stalls...'. See the small blue booklet titled 'Eton College Chapel Embroidery' (published c.1965).
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 280mm
width (actual size): 390mm
height (actual size): 190mm
width (actual size): 390mm
height (actual size): 190mm
Inscription
Stitched initials 'DWB'
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.
