Domestic Object - Cushion, 1860

Historical information

Made by donor's grandmother in 1860 (Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham)

Physical description

Canvas and bead work. Background in gros point wool in two tones of maroon red. A bold design worked in large beads of black, dark grey, white and crystals with highlights of gold. Back made from red woollen fabric, the edge decorated with a multi-coloured silk cord.

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