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Crewel Wool
c 1900


I love the rabbit with his back to us. Beautifully worked. See: ARTICLES on website. Crewel Woolwork Hangings


Cataloguing


Tree of Life hanging embroidered with two rabbits sitting on grassy mounds under the tree, with branches sporting hue acanthus leaves, their centres filled with a variety of designs, grapes, acorns,thistles, hibiscus and other flowers, allin polychrome colours on a natural twill weave linen ground, 3ft 4 in x 2ft 2 in or 102 x 66 cm


Condition


Very good. The side edges are slightly grubby, probnably from being framed.