Rediscovery of Ritual, The: Embroidery and Architecture in the Nineteenth Century

Synopsis

Explores 19th-century ecclesiastical embroidery and its relationship to church architecture. Details of lavish gold work and hand-stitching techniques are seen on hand-embroidered pieces. Includes unique designs by George Frederick Bodley, William Morris, Charles March Gere, and John Dando Sedding.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 46 slides.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £48.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying 12-page text with introduction, commentary, bibliography.

Subjects

Crafts

Keywords

churches; embroidery; textiles

Credits

Writer

Beryl Patten; Judy Barry

Distributor

Name

Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Art and Design

Email

c.hilton@mmu.ac.uk or j.davis@mmu.ac.uk

Web

http://www.artdes.mmu.ac.uk/visualresources/slidesets/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0161 247 1930

Fax

0161 247 6897

Address

The Visual Resources Curator
Righton Building
Cavendish Street
Manchester
M15 6BG