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Collections > Textiles
A fascinating collection of period carpets, costume, embroidery, fabrics, fans, lace, quilts and bedcovers, one of the largest collections of tapestries in the country and toys including the world's first train set.
Quilt, Framed / Strippy
Maker and provenance unknown c.1890 Two cotton prints with blue cotton, reverse in printed and plain Turkey red cotton strips. Bordered quilting design with central... view details
Hot Water Bottle Cover
Child's quilted hot water bottle cover, pale blue/green silk, in the shape of a bottle quilted with rose and feather design. Fastens with seven press-studs. Size: 24... view details
Quilt
English c. 1700-1725 Bedcover Embroidery and quilting. Linen and silk. Flowering branches and a central monogram Size: 194 x 157 cm. Purchased of the assistance of... view details
Small Picture of a Pedler
Probably a fragment from larger tapestry. The picture is nearly all in shades of brown and green, showing an old man walking along a path in front of buildings. Wool... view details
Cushion Cover: Pastoral scene
Part of a pair of Dutch cushion covers in wool with silk details. Black background with a scene of a kneeling goatherd who is holding a rose in his right hand, and... view details
Fire-screen
Tapestry panel, worked in wool and silk, bordered with blue hessian and braid, attached to a standing frame by rings and hooks. In the centre are two lovers, and... view details
Cash's Nametapes
Original box containing Cash's Nametapes, embroidered for Northern Industries Workrooms, Barnard Castle. Size: 8 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. (approx.). view details
Furnishing Brocade, with devices of Napoleon III
Large strip unused furnishing fabric, pure silk brocade, Jacquard woven complete to selvages, emerald green satin background to pattern of bees, and 'NL' monogram... view details
Women's shoes, made for bound feet
Women's shoes, cream silk damask embroidered with various silk. The back reinforced on outside with heel stiffener and with sharp pointed toe. Size: Length: 8.5 cm;... view details