Picture, Ode Tapestry, MId 20th century

Historical information

The Ode is a verse from a poem Ode Of Remembrance by Laurence Binyon. The Poem first appeared in the Times of London on 21 September 1914.
This particular verse is used in ANZAC and Remembrance Day Services

Significance

The verse of the Poem has been used in ANZAC and Remembrance Day Services from their inception.
The verse is pertinent to all service persons who have lose their life in conflict.

Physical description

Oblong, Black Frame, Matt Surround, Glass, Cross Stitch, various colors, cotton thread on aida fabric.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand sewn the ODE, picture of military Bugler, dark military figures in the back ground.
Words LEST WE FORGET, The Ode, seven lines of the ode poem.
Framing by Frameline Picture Framing, tapestry work not known.

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