Welcome to the Weekend, and another delightful diversion for needlework enthusiasts!
If you want to dive down a rabbit hole or two this weekend and explore some interesting bits of embroidery from the past, I’ve got two terrific resources for you.
But be warned!
Rabbit holes are notoriously captivating. And once you’re in… you’re in!
Let’s start with a very famous museum with very notable textile holdings – specifically, the V&A in London (the Victoria & Albert Museum).
Welcome to the V&A – virtually – and specifically, to the Embroidery Collections on the V&A website.
I won’t go into a huge detail. I’ll just tell you this: the collections section on the website has been reformatted, it is deliciously easy to browse different types and eras of embroidery and read about them, view the holdings, and really enjoy the collections!
Go! What are you waiting for?!
Another Coronation Dress to Explore
A couple weeks ago, we chatted about Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation dress, and I directed you to the Royal Collection Trust website to view an article on the dress (with some great photos) and to perhaps sign up – if interested – for a lecture on the dress.
Today, let’s step back farther in history to Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, the Danish princess who became Queen Consort when she married Edward VII in 1863.
This fabulous article on The Court Jeweller website highlights Alexandra’s coronation dress, and there are some stunning images of it that are worth seeing, if you’re not familiar with it.
The latter half of the 1800’s through the beginning of the 1900’s is such a fascinating period of history. There was a lot going on, everywhere – positive and negative. It’s an engrossing era to explore, both in history in general, and in textile arts.
I mean, if you get into that kind of stuff.
Which I do.
I’m kind of nerdy that way.
Have a lovely weekend!
Oh hey! Next week this time, I’ll be posting a book review and a give-away! Keep an eye out for it!
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