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STUMP WORK
Stumpwork reached its height of popularity in the 17th century. Stumpwork embroidery creates beautiful raised designs with satin backgrounds, padding, and motifs often embellished with beads. Stumpwork is a showcase for a variety of needle skills. There are many needle lace techniques used in Stumpwork. Cotton, Silk and Metallic threads were commonly used. Designs contained plants, animals and people. Stumpwork covered the boxes, mirror frames and wall hangings of Stuart Period. This beautifully intricate work is from Margaret King To see full size click on the pictures below
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