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.
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 14:46:29 +0100
From: Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk
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
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