Art Funded
Embroidered casket
© Museum of Lancashire
Member of the Bourne family
Museum of Lancashire
circa 1660
An embroidered Late Stuart casket in an 18th century case. The embroidered panels reflect typical 17th century iconography with its choice of religious subjects from the Old and New Testaments and emblematic scenes representing the seasons. The carrying case is covered with 18th century hand-painted wallpaper.
- Medium: silk embroidery & seed pearl
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 20 x 17.5cm
- Art Fund Grant: £12512 ( Total: £31,350)
- ArtFunded in: 2004
- Vendor: Through Netherhampton Salerooms
Provenance
According to family tradition the casket was worked by Unis Bourne, wife of Thomas Bourne of Bourne End, Lancashire; by descent through their eldest son John Bourne; by descent to the present owner.
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