As Jean points out the Bayeux tapestry is a very large piece of embroidery. However the Smithsonian Museum has a needle lace verson of the Bayeux tapestry. Fairly coarse Venietian style needle lace depicting most of the scenes from the original "tapestry" on a 30 foot long banquet cloth. Any suggestions as to where, when and by whom it was made? It is hard to imagine a workshop just deciding to make this giant tablecloth, hoping to sell it. It must have been a commision. But when and why? Those of you attending the IOLI Convention in Bethesda, Maryland and went on the trip to the American History Museum saw it spread out. - A very rare sight. The banquet cloth was donated in 1984 and most likely produced in the 20th Century. Any clues will be much appreciated. The Burano Lace School do not have a record of it having been made there.
Karen in Washington, DC, where the weekend is beautiful: cool and sunny. ---------- Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 14:46:29 +0100 From: "Jean Nathan" <[email protected]> Subject: [lace] 1066 lace group - Post Script P.S. I'm sure everyone's heard of the Bayeux Tapestry, which is actually an embroidery. It's supposed to tell the story of what happened leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the conquest of England by the Normans, including the death of Harold through an arrow in the eye. As it was made after the event, it can't be taken as fact but as an interpretation. Jean in Poole, Dorset,UK - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
