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Embroidery Sample - Broderie Cornely, Bird, Framed
Reg. No: SH 942216
- 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 is gold, blue, green, silver and brown coloured stitching in the shape of a bird-like creature on a base of beige silk. 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 |
| 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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