still from The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts, Episode 2, BBC2, 18 January 2019 |
The picture appears in the Textiles of the Arts & Crafts Movement (Parry, Linda, Thames & Hudson, 2005) which states "At the Paris Exhibition in 1900 (Exposition Universelle), Heal's exhibited a pair of oak bedsteads with the "covers and hangings of Haslemere 'Peasant Tapestries'".
Godfrey Blount bedcovers and hangings, exhibited by Heal's at 1900 Paris Exhibition, Parry, Linda, Textiles of the Arts & Crafts Movement, Thames & Hudson, 2005, p.50 |
What a great little series that was, and it inspired me to visit Wightwick Manor at Wolverhampton for my birthday recently. A challenging 4 hour drive each way but WORTH IT! However, a shame they didn't mention the Peasant Tapestries . . .
ReplyDeleteYes it was interesting. Wow, glad you were inspired!
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