APPLIED ART : TEXTILES

Object Name: Picture
Description: Berlinwork picture of the Prince of Wales at a young age. Characteristic of Berlinwork embroidery with thick wool tufted design. The Prince's attire is vibrant in colour, with hues of red and blue. He holds his cap in the air proudly, one foot placed precariously on a laying brown dog's head. The background is mountainous and lush. Circa 1860.
Catalogue Number: BELUM.T2024.3.46
Copyright: National Museums NI. Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Lanto Synge and allocated to National Museums NI, 2023.

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