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The Lockleven Hangings

Artist: English

Location: Burrell Collection

Date: late 16th-early 17th Century

Materials: silk, velvet, wool, cord

Grant:

Amount Paid: £37,500 (Total: £150,000)

Vendor: Marquis of Bute

Review number: 4376 (1996)

Provenance:
Descended from Sir William Bruce, who in 1675 purchased Lochleven and the Barony of Kinross. In 1921 they were sold at auction by Sir Charles Bruce to the Marquis of Bute.

Description:
Three curtains & four valances. The ground is of plain weave woollen fabric with the flowers, vases and edging of black velvet applique secured with yellow silk. Dimensions of the hangings: 173 x146 cm, 175 x 199 cm,175 x 243 cm.

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