Jacobean Style Tapestry (The Tree of Life)
Annie Wilson, Artist
This is one of the
decorative arts
in our collection.
It was made in
Rangitikei, Whanganui Region, New Zealand
in circa 1858-1922.
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Object Detail
Measurements
890 x 1312mm
Media
wool embroidered on linen
Description
Embroidered tapestry mounted on a linen backing cloth with metal rings across the top as well as a single ring on each of the two bottom corners. The design is worked in multiple colours and shows the Tree of Life motif - curling plant form with decorative leaves, flowers as well as bunches of grapes, butterflies, snail, caterpiller, and a bird amongst the foliage. One of the flowers appears to be a tudor rose. The embroidered cloth is cream coloured while the backing linen is a sage green with an embroidered green borner near the edges.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lady Wilson, 1922.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1922