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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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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

Collection: Textiles

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