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Dean Castle Tapestries Collection
Millefleur tapestry fragment
- Period:
- 17th Century
- Description:
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The 'Millefleur' style tapestry differs from many other styles of floral decoration seen in tapestries with a diverse selection of individual plants woven in no regular pattern. This fragment depicts a forest scene or enclosed meadow in shades of rich blues and greens covering most of the piece, whilst a small hind or deer curled up in the bottom left section seems to be overshadowed by the nature that surrounds it.
- Dimensions:
- 7ft 6ins high by 4ft 4ins wide
- Source:
- The Dick Institute
- Accession number:
- RI_DI_0077184
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
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