FDA-A.507:1/8-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.507:1/8-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
'St Matthew and St Mark' 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 man (or an angel) and a winged lion.
Comments
The design on this cushion shows two emblems of the Evangelists, the emblem of St Matthew (the winged man/angel) and that of St Mark (the winged lion).
Description
Dimensions
length: 310mm
width: 990mm
height: 60mm
width: 990mm
height: 60mm
Dimension note
Approximate dimensions
Inscription
Signed in stitch 'EML', '1961'
Material
textile
Materials & techniques note
Cross-stitch
Production
Person
Andrewes, Elizabeth, ? - 2009 (Artist)
Date
1961
History and association
References
• Eton College Chapel Embroidery, Kenion Press Ltd. (incorporating the Savile Press, Eton College), Slough, Bucks.
