Head of Christ
Silk embroidered in metallic gold threads of the Head of Christ with a crown of thorns. Mounted in an older wooden frame. 1983
Dimensions: Height: 46.5 cm in frame, Width: 50 cm in frame, Height: 18 cm embroidery, Width: 20 cm embroidery
The design was inspired by woodcut prints and worked in or nué '.
Given by Beryl Dean to V&A Museum.
Held in storage by V&A
Bibliographic reference: Dean, Beryl. Chelmsford Cathedral 'Cathedral of the Forest', Newland. Embroidery. Spring 1984, pp.18-19
Designed by: Beryl Dean
Made by: Beryl Dean.
Owned by: Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Tagged in: V&A
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