FDA-A.508:2/1-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.508:2/1-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
North East Desk Seat cushion: Crown of Thorns
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 Crown of Thorns and various tools.
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 310mm
width (actual size): 770mm
height (actual size): 50mm
width (actual size): 770mm
height (actual size): 50mm
Inscription
Stitched initials, upper left: 'AWA'
Inscribed in ink, inside lining: '103 COLONEL ACLAND'
Inscribed in ink, inside lining: '103 COLONEL ACLAND'
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.
