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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.
Wedding Dress
White satin wedding dress with draped neckline and bodice, two piece sleeves cut with very full gathered elbows, gored skirt cut on the cross as is all of the dress.... view details
The Birth of Samson for The Story of Samson
Possibly designed by Michael Coxie, in the style of Barnard Van Orley. Borders missing, no marks. The scene shows an open hall with rolling landscape to the right.... view details
Madonna and Child
Panel of a tapestry shows the Madonna and Child seated in front of some columns. The Virgin wears a loose wrapper dress, of a fichu and high waistline, in late 18th... view details
Panel with a Portrait of Pope Innocent XIII
The Pope stands half turned to the left, with right hand partly raised in blessing, and the left hand holding a small scroll. He appears to be in informal robes of... view details
Chair Back: Shepherd with pipe surrounded by flowers
Oval shaped tapestry chair back, showing a small pastoral scene of a young man in a green coat, red breeches and brown hat; sitting under a tree by water and playing... view details
Scene of Three Sheep
Fragment of a large tapestry hanging, probably a verdure, with scene of three sheep, half life size, one sitting, on a background of different kinds of grasses, with... view details
Small Panel: Head of a lady crowned with flowers
The picture is of a young woman, with blue eyes and long fair hair piled up at the back with flowers and pearls in 'Grecian' style. Wool warp, wool and silk weft.... view details
Part of a pair of Haymaking Scene
Two halves of a large tapestry, split nearly centrally. Though not identical. The tapestry shows an open field with a wood and high hills in the far background. In... view details
Part of a pair of Haymaking Scene
Two halves of a large tapestry, split nearly centrally. Though not identical. The tapestry shows in the centre and left foreground two men cutting grass with... view details
Women's Dress
Two-piece silk dress, mainly light saxe but some dark blue saxe. Very full skirt with main fullness at back for bustle. Braided hem with deep facing of tarlatan... view details