FDA-A.507:1/4-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.507:1/4-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
'St Mark and St Matthew' Substall Cushion
Series of Cushions and Kneelers Designed for the Substalls in College Chapel
College Chapel Cushions and Kneelers (1959-1964)
Series of Cushions and Kneelers Designed for the Substalls 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 cushion; design shows a winged lion and a winged man (or an angel).
Comments
The design on this cushion includes two emblems of the Evangelists, that of St Mark (the winged lion) and St Matthew (the winged man/angel).
Description
Dimensions
length: 310mm
width: 980mm
height: 60mm
width: 980mm
height: 60mm
Dimension note
Approximate dimensions
Inscription
Signed in stitch 'ELO'
Inscribed in ink inside lining '67 MRS ORWIN'
Inscribed in ink inside lining '67 MRS ORWIN'
Material
textile
Materials & techniques note
Cross-stitch
Production
Person
Andrewes, Elizabeth, ? - 2009 (Artist)
Date
1959-1964
History and association
References
• Eton College Chapel Embroidery, Kenion Press Ltd. (incorporating the Savile Press, Eton College), Slough, Bucks.
