A small cushion cover of ivory satin the border embroidered in chain stitch in red, brown, and pink silks, with a greek key pattern and foliate garlands, with the Prince of Wales feathers in the centre, backed with quilted cerise satin--12 x 9.5in. (30 x 24cm.), early 19th century

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A small cushion cover of ivory satin the border embroidered in chain stitch in red, brown, and pink silks, with a greek key pattern and foliate garlands, with the Prince of Wales feathers in the centre, backed with quilted cerise satin--12 x 9.5in. (30 x 24cm.), early 19th century
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Sold with a note stating that "This needlework is interesting from having been done by the Princess Charlotte daughter of George the fourth" [died 1817]. When the vendors acquired the cushion, they were told that a Miss Elizabeth Arnold, lady in waiting (or in attendance) to Queen Adelaide, had presented this to a Mrs Christy

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