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Two Worms
Stuart period

c 1660.


Cataloguing

Two worms, one embroidered in green and khaki wools in tent stitch,  the edges outlined with wool. The second in maroon, beige, brown and black stripes, also in wools and in tent stitch.



2 ½ in;  6 cm with ruler straight over the worms



 



 



 


Condition

Very good condition. These need to be sewn to a backing and would look sweet in a small frame.


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The Victoria & Albert Museum’s Textile Collection. Embroidery in Britain 1200-1750 p 55 for similar slips.