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Embroiderers' Guild of WA > Records

DRAWN THREAD, RUSSIAN, RUNNER

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Overview

This runner is part of a complete table set in Russian drawn thread. Currently there are limited examples in the Collection. It is rectangular in shape with scalloped edges and central linen panel. The drawn thread pattern is of alternating large, medium and small symmetrical flowers. The large flowers consist of 4 petals, with 4 smaller ones and a centre. The smaller flower has eight petals and a centre. The smallest is a block squared.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-78-2019.83

Width

330 mm

Height or length

800 mm

Embroiderers' Guild of WA

Embroiderers' Guild of WA

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