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The Oxburgh Embroideries

Unknown artist, 1500–1600

Unique examples of a type of 16th century hanging; four wall hangings and fragments, with complex monograms, emblems and animals in many small panels, on a background of green velvet with inter-lace pattern in gold. The illustration shows a close-up detail of the Marian Tapestry by Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury shown by their royal and personal monograms in the applique.

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Title of artwork, date

The Oxburgh Embroideries, 1500–1600

Date supported

1953

Medium and material

Velvet

Grant

3000

Total cost

3000

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