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Crewel work from the Embroiderers' Guild Collection

Within the Collection are a number of pieces decorated with crewel work embroidery.

Crewel wool is a two-ply worsted yarn, and crewel work is the name given to free style embroidery, which uses that yarn.


Detail of Crewelwork Hanging c.1700, EG1282
Detail of Panel with Biblical Scenes, England, c.1650
Detail of a Panel, Britain
c.1700-1725, EG2134

A Fragment of a Set of Hangings, India c.1690 EG2505
Panel, Britain c.1700, EG1463
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