Embroidered Linen Bedcover
Date1955-1956
Object NameBedcover
Mediumlinen, wool and metallic thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsWidth: 238 Cm; Length:198 Cm; Length:20cm (Fringe)
AcquisitionPresented in 1956 by Aberdeen Department Of Education.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001626
Keywords
The bedcover is constructed from linen panels joined using a blanket stitch. The central field is made up from 30 squares with alternating embroidered designs worked in blue green and brown wool in various textures and stitches. There is also a row of an all over foliate design followed by a row of single foliate motifs and blank squares giving a chequered effect. The top and bottom edges are made up from 3 plain narrow panels and the sides from similar large panels embroidered with the coat of arms of George Skene - a central shield with the head of a suit of armour above the motto "gratis/a deo/data" flanked by the initials "GS" and worked on either side with scrolling foliage and an all over cross pattern. There is also a long knotted wool fringe.
The bedspread was worked over 18 months by 33 girls (all senior pupils) of the under the direction of Mrs Cruikshank.
late 19th Century
Late 19th century
late 19th Century
late 19th Century
