Nelham-style Stumpwork, Spring and Fall
Name/Title
Nelham-style Stumpwork, Spring and FallEntry/Object ID
2020.1.2Tags
17th century, Casket, Embroidery, Nelham, StumpworkDescription
Two seated figures representing Spring and Fall within a metal thread cartouche, flanked by a leopard and lion in the lower corners, birds in the upper corners, and a castle in the background; painted and giltwood frame, new museum glassUse
This embroidery was most likely a panel on a girl's casket, possibly the top.Context
In 17th century England, it was the culmination of a young girls education to create a casket (a box), most often with Stumpwork embroidery adorning the box. Allegorical figures were popular themes for the scenes on these embroideries. Here we have two female figures representing Spring and Fall. The lion and leopard in the lower corners are found in many of these embroideries in the same locations as on this embroidery. The cartouche is masterfully stitched in metal threads, including silk wrapped purls.Collection
ERS Sampler CollectionCategory
Stumpwork