A joined cover of linen, panels variously embroidered in coloured silks with naturalistic flowers, the ground backstitched with delicate scrolls, vermicular designs or a regular diapered pattern, one panel inscribed 'This work was all dune in the year 1723 by Ann Elwin eldest daughter of Fountaine Elwin Esquire of Thurning and wife of Richas Reppes Borwne Esquire of Fulmodestone'--82 x 96in. (205 x 240cm.), English, some wear to the ground; and a group of three white trapunto covers, early 19th century
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A joined cover of linen, panels variously embroidered in coloured silks with naturalistic flowers, the ground backstitched with delicate scrolls, vermicular designs or a regular diapered pattern, one panel inscribed 'This work was all dune in the year 1723 by Ann Elwin eldest daughter of Fountaine Elwin Esquire of Thurning and wife of Richas Reppes Borwne Esquire of Fulmodestone'--82 x 96in. (205 x 240cm.), English, some wear to the ground; and a group of three white trapunto covers, early 19th century

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A joined cover of linen, panels variously embroidered in coloured silks with naturalistic flowers, the ground backstitched with delicate scrolls, vermicular designs or a regular diapered pattern, one panel inscribed 'This work was all dune in the year 1723 by Ann Elwin eldest daughter of Fountaine Elwin Esquire of Thurning and wife of Richas Reppes Borwne Esquire of Fulmodestone'--82 x 96in. (205 x 240cm.), English, some wear to the ground; and a group of three white trapunto covers, early 19th century
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