FDA-A.510:1/3-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.510:1/3-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
'Song of Solomon' 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 long, shallow kneeler (or hassock); design shows a well, enclosed garden (with a fountain), olive tree, tower, rose bush and cypress tree.
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 300mm
width (actual size): 1560mm
depth (actual size): 80mm
width (actual size): 1560mm
depth (actual size): 80mm
Inscription
Stitched initials 'SEG'
Material
textile
Materials & techniques note
Cross-stitch
Production
Person
Howard, Constance (MBE), 1910 - 2000 (Artist)
Date
c.1959 - 1964
History and association
References
• Eton College Chapel Embroidery, Kenion Press Ltd. (incorporating the Savile Press, Eton College), Slough, Bucks.
