Images of Extant 16th Century Embroidery
This section is dedicated to sharing pictures of extant pieces that we have taken on various trips, at museums where photography is permitted. These pictures are for educational purposes only. In the case of embroidered pieces, we took some close-ups that allow embroiderers to see the stitches and, in some cases, the thread count. For more information on each piece, visit the Museum's website.
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Linen smock, embroidered in black silk. 1575-1585. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Detail of the linen smock pictured above. |
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Detail of a linen smock, embroidered in silk, from about 1620. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. |
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Embroidered linen coif, from about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Detail of an embroidered linen coif, from about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Detail of embroidered towel, in red silk, about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Detail of embroidered towel, in red silk, about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Embroidered sleeve, about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
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Detail of embroidered sleeve, about 1600. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. |
* All images copyright Robert Capozello 2003
