In line with Victorian taste in home decoration, this shelf cover has been constructed in the Crazy technique and its seam edges covered in golden yellow feather stitch. Each patch has been further embellished with extensive beading. The whole has been edged with a bobble fringe.

Image courtesy of Norfolk Museums Service (Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery)

Pattern: 
Shelf Cover
Maker: 
Maker unidentified
Circa
1870
Made in
United Kingdom
Norwich Museum, Norwich, United Kingdom
NWHCM 1971.625.4