Artificial flower

Description

Carnation made of interwoven coloured silk thread on wire frame, forms part of the contents of wooden casket: English, late 17th century

Museum reference

A.1961.502 F

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Artificial flower

Production information

England, Northern Europe

Date

Late 17th century

Materials

Silk, Wire

Physical description

Coloured silk threads on wire frame

Exhibitions

• Textile Treasures

References

Tarrant, Naomi, Textile Treasures: An Introduction to European Decorative Textiles for Home and Church in the National Museums of Scotland, NMS Publishing Ltd, Edinburgh, 2001