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(England)
Braces (c. 1860)
cotton (canvas), wool (thread), glass (beads), steel (beads), silk (thread, grosgrain), kid leather (kidskin, tabs), metal (buckle), rubber (elastic), sinew (cord)
(a-b) 80.0 × 5.5 cm (each)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
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Braces
(c. 1860)
Medium
cotton (canvas), wool (thread), glass (beads), steel (beads), silk (thread, grosgrain), kid leather (kidskin, tabs), metal (buckle), rubber (elastic), sinew (cord)
Measurements
(a-b) 80.0 × 5.5 cm (each)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1982
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The hard-wearing nature of Berlin work, and the ease with which it could be stitched, resulted in a proliferation of ornamental needlework within Victorian homes. Interiors were transformed by vivid wool-work firescreens, valances and seat covers in a range of designs that included floral imagery, favoured pets and famous paintings. Men’s wardrobes were also made over with embroidery; slippers, smoking caps and braces became popular gifts for fathers and husbands courtesy of patterns published in instructional magazines such as The Ladies’ Home Journal. Braces in particular were considered a perfect wedding gift from a bride to her fiancé.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
CT98.a-b-1982
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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