Embroidered panel: the Restoration of Charles II, English, silk and metal thread raised work, about 1665
Key information
Museum number
F236
Object
Embroidered panel: the Restoration of Charles II, English, silk and metal thread raised work, about 1665
Gallery label
The Restoration of Charles II
English
Raised embroidery worked on a white satin ground, embroidered in silk with linen lace, metal threads, pearl beads and mica, about 1665
F236
Bequest of Miss Mildred Alice Carr, 1963
This fine example of raised work shows the small figures of the young Charles II and his companion William Carliss hiding in the Boscobel Oak following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Above to the right, he is seen disguised as a servant escaping on horseback with Jane Lane. In the foreground the mature Charles II is shown wearing
his crown, following his restoration to the throne in 1660, flanked by Queen Catherine of Braganza and courtiers.
The Holburne Museum has a remarkable collection of embroidered pictures. Most were made by young, highly skilled amateur needlewomen in wealthy households although a few may be the work of professional embroiderers, who were usually men. Many of the embroideries incorporate raised work (or stumpwork), the technique of embroidering over padding in high relief. Their enduring appeal comes from the combination of exceptional craftsmanship with the naive charm of designs which often include outsized animals, birds and insects.
English
Raised embroidery worked on a white satin ground, embroidered in silk with linen lace, metal threads, pearl beads and mica, about 1665
F236
Bequest of Miss Mildred Alice Carr, 1963
This fine example of raised work shows the small figures of the young Charles II and his companion William Carliss hiding in the Boscobel Oak following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Above to the right, he is seen disguised as a servant escaping on horseback with Jane Lane. In the foreground the mature Charles II is shown wearing
his crown, following his restoration to the throne in 1660, flanked by Queen Catherine of Braganza and courtiers.
The Holburne Museum has a remarkable collection of embroidered pictures. Most were made by young, highly skilled amateur needlewomen in wealthy households although a few may be the work of professional embroiderers, who were usually men. Many of the embroideries incorporate raised work (or stumpwork), the technique of embroidering over padding in high relief. Their enduring appeal comes from the combination of exceptional craftsmanship with the naive charm of designs which often include outsized animals, birds and insects.
On display?
Yes
