Art Institute of Chicago

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion

Designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (English, 1812–1852) for Chirk Castle Red Drawing Room and Saloon

Date

c. 1846

Medium

Linen, plain weave; appliquéd with medallion of silk, satin weave; appliquéd with padded linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool, silk, cotton and silk- wrapped cotton and silk and cotton tubular braided cord in satin, single satin, split, and stem stitches; laidwork and couching; glass eye and appliquéd with silk, plain weave with supplementary pile warps forming cut solid velvet; embroidered with silk and silk-wrapped cotton in paper padded satin stitches; couching

Culture

Wales

Department

Textiles

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

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