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Collections > Textiles
A fascinating collection of period carpets, costume, embroidery, fabrics, fans, lace, quilts and bedcovers, one of the largest collections of tapestries in the country and toys including the world's first train set.
Quilt made by Joseph Hedley
Made by Joseph Hedley of Warden, Northumberland in 1824 Wholecloth quilt in white linen, reverse white lien, cotton fringe added later. Bordered quilting design... view details
Quilt, applique patchwork
Maker Mrs. Rebecca Temperley Allendale, c.1860 (possibly for her wedding) Printed and white cotton, reverse white cotton. A bordered design includes Clamshell, Cable... view details
Quilt, Framed, Princess Feather & Tree Everlasting
Made by a member of the Wood Family, West Woodburn, Northumberland c.1870-1890 Princess Feather appliquéd centre and Tree Everlasting pieced borders. Pink and green... view details
Quilt, Framed Centre Medallion
Made by the Bainbridge family Carrig Rig Farm, Teesdale Quilt, c.1850 Framed Centre Medallion Cotton fabrics, centre of pieced star and nine-patch blocks, reverse... view details
Quilt, Pieced Block - Jockey Cap
Made by a member of Roddam family Wolf Cleugh, Weardale, County Durham Quilt, c1890-1910 Pink and white cotton, white cotton reverse Quilting follows pieced blocks... view details
Quilt, Framed Diamond in the Square
Maker unknown, belonged to Mary Ann Parkin of Middleton-in-Teedsale Teesdale, Country Durham Turkey red and white cottons, reverse white cotton. Bordered quilting... view details
Quilt, Wholecloth
Made by a Member of the Murray family Allendale, Northumberland c.1850 White cotton, top and reverse. Bordered quilting design with Flower Basket centre; Oval Leaf,... view details
Quilt, Pieced Block Basket
Maker unknown Cumberland Quilt, 1820-1840 Printed cottons, reverse white linen, pieced blocks and alternating large squares set 'on point'. Allover quilting design in... view details
Quilt, made by the Northern Industries Workrooms
Made by the Northern Industries Workrooms Barnard Castle, County Durham Wholecloth quilt, c.1934 Pink silk satin top, cream tussore silk back. Bordered quilting... view details
Quilt, Wholecloth
Made by a member of the Keith family, Elsdon, Northumberland. c.1875-1900 Homespun wool (probably mill woven) top and reverse; top hand dyed, reverse natural wool.... view details