Panel

Description

Oak framed panel embroidered in coloured silks and gold thread depicting St George slaying the Dragon in a landscape setting, with Una kneeling in prayer in the background, by Phoebe Anna Traquair, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1937.363

Collection

Fashion and Textiles

Object name

Panel

Production information

Traquair, Phoebe Anna, 1852 - 1936
Unknown

Date

Early 20th century

Materials

Silk, Gold, thread, Oak

Physical description

Embroidery in coloured silks and gold thread; oak frame, glazed

Associations

Depicted: Saint George
Depicted: Una

Exhibitions

• Design for Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Inspired by Nature (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

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

On display

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