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Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory (1876-1890) (1880 Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory)

Tapestry sofa seat with musical trophy c. 1877-1880

Woven silk and wool tapestry; cotton warp | 165.0 x 53.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 90087

Tapestry sofa seat with musical trophy

Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory (1876-1890) (1880 Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory)

Tapestry sofa seat with musical trophy c. 1877-1880

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Tapestry sofa seat with musical trophy

Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory (1876-1890) (1880 Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory)

Tapestry sofa seat with musical trophy c. 1877-1880

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Tapestry sofa seat in the Beauvais style, with musical trophy. Two rows of leaf and line chains encircle the main field.

Provenance

Possibly commissioned by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory (1876-1890) (1880 Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory)
(tapestry manufacturer)

Search the collection England
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Woven silk and wool tapestry; cotton warp

wool, silk (textile), cotton (fibre)

woven, tapestry

Measurements

165.0 x 53.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Textiles
Object type(s)
furnishings
coverings and hangings
wall hangings
tapestries

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