Textile - Chinese Embroidered Picture Hanger cover

Historical information

Miss Bostock, Foundation member of the EGV, travelled to England and met with The Hon. Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall.
Rachel "cut" off many pieces from her extensive lace collection, along with this embroidery which were gifted to the EGV.

Physical description

Dark blue silk bound with paler blue. Chinese embroidery floral design with couched gold and a silk bird at the top.

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