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Embroidery Sample - Broderie Cornely, Heraldic Tassels, Framed
Reg. No: SH 942219
- Summary:
- This embroidery sample was designed and manufactured in France by Broderie Cornely. The sample was framed and used as decoration at Prue Acton P/L in Melbourne. Broderie Cornely embroidery featured in some of Prue Acton's designs.
- Description:
- Broderie Cornelli embroidery sample in cream painted wooden frame. Sample consists of cream cotton in 'heraldic' design with tassels at lower edge, mounted on card. Frame is glass fronted and back support is attached by metal tacks. Picture wire at back is attached to two metal hanging clips.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 28.00 cm (Height), 2.00 cm (Width), 20.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, women s clothing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMERCE & RETAILING |
| Secondary Classification: | Clothing & Fashion |
| Tertiary Classification: | samples |
| Inscriptions: | Printed on paper mount at front: BRODERIE CORNELY Handwritten in pencil on back,lower right: 9732 |
| Manufacturer: | Broderie Creation Cornely Paris, France |
| User: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1990 |
| References: | RMIT Collection, particularly Cornelli sample book |
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