Anglo-Saxon embroidery - Revision history

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	=== Sources for Further Information ===		=== Sources for Further Information ===

		⚫	* Bridgeman, Harriet and Elizabeth Drury, eds. ''Needlework: an illustrated history'', New York: Paddington Press (1978). ISBN 0448220660
⚫	* "The History of English Embroidery~~", Barbara J~~. ~~Morris,~~ His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1951
		⚫	* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in ''Anglo-Saxon England'' vol. 13, ed. Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pp. 65-97. ISBN 0521038359
⚫	* "Guide to English Embroidery~~", Patricia Wardle,~~ Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970
			* Crowfoot, Elisabeth. "Textile fragments from relic boxes in Anglo-Saxon graves," in ''Textiles in Northern Archaeology'', pp. 47-56. London: Archetype Publications, 1990. ISBN 1873132050
⚫	* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, ~~edited by~~ Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, ~~pages~~ 65-97.
		⚫	* Morris, Barbara J. ''The History of English Embroidery''. His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1951.
⚫	* Bridgeman, Harriet and Drury, ~~Elizabeth, Edited by:~~ "Needlework: an illustrated history", New York: Paddington Press (1978). ISBN: 0448220660
			* Stevens, Helen M. "Maaseik Reconstructed: A Practical Investigation and Interpretation of Eighth-Century Embroidery Techniques," in ''Textiles in Northern Archaeology'', pp. 57-60. London: Archetype Publications, 1990. ISBN 1873132050
		⚫	* Wardle, Patricia. ''Guide to English Embroidery''. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970. ISBN 0112900305
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	We do have, however, examples from the [[9th century\|9th]] and [[10th century\|10th Centuries]]. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).		We do have, however, examples from the [[9th century\|9th]] and [[10th century\|10th Centuries]]. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).

	There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who decorated [[cope]]s, [[chasuble]]s, [[stole]]s and altar cloths.		There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of [[Edward the Confessor]]. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of [[Malcolm III]], who decorated [[cope]]s, [[chasuble]]s, [[stole]]s and altar cloths.

	Gifts of textiles to the [[Church]] formed an important part of late [[Anglo-Saxon]] society. Vestments, made up of many marks worth of [[gold]], were given to various religious communities during this period. These [[vestment]]s often the most valuable items in the treasuries of the communities.		Gifts of textiles to the [[Church]] formed an important part of late [[Anglo-Saxon]] society. Vestments, made up of many marks worth of [[gold]], were given to various religious communities during this period. These [[vestment]]s often the most valuable items in the treasuries of the communities.

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	=== Background ===		=== Background ===

	The first mention of [[embroidery]] in Anglo-Saxon England refers to St. Etheldreda, abbess of Ely (died in 679), to [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]. This set of vestments were made in the style known as [[Opus Anglicanum]].		The first mention of [[embroidery]] in [[Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] refers to St. Etheldreda, abbess of Ely (died in 679), to [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]. This set of vestments were made in the style known as [[Opus Anglicanum]].

	We do have, however, examples from the 9th and 10th Centuries. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).		We do have, however, examples from the [[9th century\|9th]] and [[10th century\|10th Centuries]]. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).

	There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who decorated [[cope]]s, [[chasuble]]s, [[stole]]s and altar cloths.		There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who decorated [[cope]]s, [[chasuble]]s, [[stole]]s and altar cloths.
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	* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, edited by Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pages 65-97.		* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, edited by Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pages 65-97.
	* Bridgeman, Harriet and Drury, Elizabeth, Edited by: "Needlework: an illustrated history", New York: Paddington Press (1978). ISBN: 0448220660		* Bridgeman, Harriet and Drury, Elizabeth, Edited by: "Needlework: an illustrated history", New York: Paddington Press (1978). ISBN: 0448220660
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	=== Background ===		=== Background ===

	The first mention of embroidery in Anglo-Saxon England refers to St. Etheldreda, abbess of Ely (died in 679), to [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]. This set of vestments were made in the style known as [[Opus Anglicanum]].		The first mention of [[embroidery]] in Anglo-Saxon England refers to St. Etheldreda, abbess of Ely (died in 679), to [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]. This set of vestments were made in the style known as [[Opus Anglicanum]].

	We do have, however, examples from the 9th and 10th Centuries. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).		We do have, however, examples from the 9th and 10th Centuries. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).

	There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who ~~decorat~~ ~~ed copes~~, ~~chasubles~~, ~~stoles~~ and altar cloths.		There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who decorated [[cope]]s, [[chasuble]]s, [[stole]]s and altar cloths.

	Gifts of textiles to the Church formed an important part of late Anglo-Saxon society. Vestments, made up of many marks worth of gold, were given to various religious communities during this period. These ~~vestments~~ often the most valuable items in the treasuries of the communities.		Gifts of textiles to the [[Church]] formed an important part of late [[Anglo-Saxon]] society. Vestments, made up of many marks worth of [[gold]], were given to various religious communities during this period. These [[vestment]]s often the most valuable items in the treasuries of the communities.

	Because of the intrinsic worth of these items (a cope and two ~~chasubles~~ burnt in the 14th century recoverd over two hundred and fifty pounds worth of gold), many were destroyed to recover the gold. This explains why so few of these items survive, despite their acknowledged beauty.		Because of the intrinsic worth of these items (a [[cope]] and two [[chasuble]]s burnt in the 14th century recoverd over two hundred and fifty pounds worth of [[gold]]), many were destroyed to recover the [[gold]]. This explains why so few of these items survive, despite their acknowledged beauty.

	=== Materials Used ===		=== Materials Used ===

	* Linen or Silk Taffeta ground, coloured ~~silks~~ and gold or silver-gilt thread		* [[Linen]] or [[Silk]] Taffeta ground, coloured [[silk]]s and [[gold]] or silver-gilt thread

	=== Stitches and Techniques ===		=== Stitches and Techniques ===

	* Split ~~Stitch~~		* [[Split stitch]]
	* Stem ~~Stitch~~		* [[Stem stitch]]
	* [[Surface Couching]]		* [[Surface Couching]]

	=== Design ===		=== Design ===

	Anglo-Saxon designs in [[embroidery]] reflected design in other mediums such as carving and illumination. There was extensive use of interlaced patterns, figural and animal designs as well as architecturally inspired structure within the needlework design.		[[Anglo-Saxon]] designs in [[embroidery]] reflected design in other mediums such as [[carving]] and [[illumination]]. There was extensive use of interlaced patterns, figural and animal designs as well as architecturally inspired structure within the needlework design.

	As would be expected, ecclesiastical embroideries drew heavily from Biblical and religious themes for depictions on ~~vestements~~ and other church decorations.		As would be expected, [[ecclesiastical]] embroideries drew heavily from Biblical and religious themes for depictions on [[vestement]]s and other church decorations.

	=== Extant Pieces ===		=== Extant Pieces ===

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=== Background ===

The first mention of embroidery in Anglo-Saxon England refers to St. Etheldreda, abbess of Ely (died in 679), to [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]]. This set of vestments were made in the style known as [[Opus Anglicanum]].

We do have, however, examples from the 9th and 10th Centuries. These include the [[Maaseik Embroidery]], a ninth century vestment associated with Sts. Harlinde and Renlindis and a maniple, stole and girdle from the grave of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathederal (dated by inscription to between 909-916).

There are many references to [[embroidery]] in literature and also to those who produced it. In the 10th C, there is reference to St. Dunstan working on designs for Queen Aedgytha, wife of Edward the Confessor. There is also Queen Margaret of Scotland, wife of Malcolm III, who decorat ed copes, chasubles, stoles and altar cloths.

Gifts of textiles to the Church formed an important part of late Anglo-Saxon society. Vestments, made up of many marks worth of gold, were given to various religious communities during this period. These vestments often the most valuable items in the treasuries of the communities.

Because of the intrinsic worth of these items (a cope and two chasubles burnt in the 14th century recoverd over two hundred and fifty pounds worth of gold), many were destroyed to recover the gold. This explains why so few of these items survive, despite their acknowledged beauty.

=== Materials Used ===

* Linen or Silk Taffeta ground, coloured silks and gold or silver-gilt thread

=== Stitches and Techniques ===
* Split Stitch
* Stem Stitch
* [[Surface Couching]]

=== Design ===

Anglo-Saxon designs in [[embroidery]] reflected design in other mediums such as carving and illumination. There was extensive use of interlaced patterns, figural and animal designs as well as architecturally inspired structure within the needlework design.

As would be expected, ecclesiastical embroideries drew heavily from Biblical and religious themes for depictions on vestements and other church decorations.

=== Extant Pieces ===

* [[St Cuthbert Maniple and Stole]], around AD 915, Durham Cathedral Library, England, Neg. Nos. 74500 and 74501
* [[Maaseik Embroidery]] - Vestments of Sts. Harlindis and Relindis, now in Maaseik, Belgium

=== Links ===

* List of Sources for Pre-1000 Embroidery - http://aeg.atlantia.sca.org/tempore/pre-1000.htm

=== Sources for Further Information ===

* "The History of English Embroidery", Barbara J. Morris, His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1951
* "Guide to English Embroidery", Patricia Wardle, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970
* Budny, Mildred and Dominic Tweddle. "The Maaseik Embroideries," in Anglo-Saxon England vol. 13, edited by Peter Clemoes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984, pages 65-97.
* Bridgeman, Harriet and Drury, Elizabeth, Edited by: "Needlework: an illustrated history", New York: Paddington Press (1978). ISBN: 0448220660