Antique Orphery Embroidery with Mary Queen of Heaven in Gothic Frame: Late C18th / 19th Century England lace pelmet 64” (163cm) long

64” (163cm) long

Inner frame: 36cm (W) x 57cm (H)

Dating from the early 20th century worked onto a handwoven cotton ground

A wonderful long narrow length of handwoven silk brocade dating from the early 18th century

Antique Orphery Embroidery with Mary Queen of Heaven in Gothic Frame: Late C18th / 19th Century England lace pelmet 64” (163cm) longDating from the late 17th century this embroidery is a highly detailed needlework panel (needle painting) utilizing metallic and colored threads used for ecclesiastical textiles. The Virgin Mary is depicted as the Queen of Heaven, seated upon an elaborate Gothic throne beneath an architectural archway. She wears her traditional deep blue mantle. Behind the throne is a structured brick wall and an enclosed background. This is a visual reference to the