Lot 48
48
A collection of stitch samples, silk threads and trimmings, including a linen silk thread holder, embroidered in coloured silks with floral and foliate motifs; a printed linen panel, embroidered in rustic palette silk threads with foliate motifs, in a design after William Morris-- 16 x 17in. (41 x 43.5cm); a black and white photograph of Lady Wardle and information relating to the property (a lot)See Illustration
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A collection of stitch samples, silk threads and trimmings, including a linen silk thread holder, embroidered in coloured silks with floral and foliate motifs; a printed linen panel, embroidered in rustic palette silk threads with foliate motifs, in a design after William Morris-- 16 x 17in. (41 x 43.5cm); a black and white photograph of Lady Wardle and information relating to the property (a lot)See Illustration

Details
A collection of stitch samples, silk threads and trimmings, including a linen silk thread holder, embroidered in coloured silks with floral and foliate motifs; a printed linen panel, embroidered in rustic palette silk threads with foliate motifs, in a design after William Morris-- 16 x 17in. (41 x 43.5cm); a black and white photograph of Lady Wardle and information relating to the property (a lot)See Illustration
Provenance
Lady Elizabeth Wardle (1835-1902) founded the Leek Embroidery Society and School, Staffordshire in 1879. Her husband, Thomas Wardle, worked as a dyer for William Morris. In 1871 he established Wardle & Co. - a company which supplied retailers such as Liberty & Co.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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