Screen of 112 panels made by 100 ladies from Essex as 'a token of friendship' for Sir George Henry Smyth, High Sheriff of Essex, 1822-23 & Member for Colchester 1826-28 & 1835-50.
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Title of artwork, date
Needlework screen, 1842–1843
Date supported
1977
Dimensions
224 x 488 cm
Grant
1000
Total cost
3500
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