Arts & Crafts Jacobean Revival Crewelwork Embroidery: C1920 Britain

Item Details.
Dating from the early 20th century this wonderful crewelwork embroidered Jacobean Revival panel from the Arts and Crafts period.

The hand worked embroidery features a stylised flowering Tree of Life in beautiful coloured wools with a lovely bird of paradise.And a snake wrapping itself around the tree from which huge elaborate foliage and flowers are blossoming. at the trees base is a deer and another bird.

These embroideries were sold in kit form and were stocked by stores such as Liberty of London. This one has ‘Penelope’ stamped on the lower reverse edge which I imagine was the name of this particular design.

All of these motifs have been inspired by Jacobean embroidery - which refers to embroidery styles that flourished in the reign of King James 1 of England.

Hand embroidered onto a natural cotton twill in coloured wools using a wide variety of stitches and embroidery techniques.

Measurements:
63.5cm tall x 44cm wide

Condition.
In excellent condition with an overall patina of age, and one corner has some
light marks which a specialist cleaner may be able to remove. All of our textiles are antique and as such may have some of idiosyncrasies of old and loved items so small flaws, marks or loose threads, are to be expected.