Panel

Description

Panel, possibly a chalice veil, of white linen embroidered in dark brown silk (black work) and gold thread with two birds, probably a phoenix and an ostrich, a carnation and a pomegranate: English, 1550 - 1600

Museum reference

A.1938.580

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Panel, Chalice veil

Production information

Unknown, Maker
England, Northern Europe

Date

Second half 16th century

Materials

Linen, Silk, Gold, thread

Physical description

White linen, embroidered in dark brown silk (black work) and gold thread