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Greenery Series #1
DF0099K
Needlepoint Kit

Regular Price 

Our Price
439.99

This kit may be finished as:
Decorative Panel
Picture
Wall Hanging
Finishing materials (such as piping, stuffing, backing) are not included.

CANVAS SIZE: 14#/in Zweigart Antique de luxe, 26x30" 
DESIGN SIZE: 21x26"

Henry Dearle - Greenery Group

Henry Dearle, Morris' first weaving apprentice, became a talented designer in his own right and on William Morris' death in 1896 he took over Morris & Co. So close was he to Morris in style that many of his designs for wallpapers and fabrics have been mistaken for Morris' own. 
However, it was in tapestry that he revealed his greatest talent and here his work is quite distinctive. Greenery is one of his finest works and it is interesting to compare it with Morris' "Forest" group.

The original Greenery tapestry, completed in 1892, is now on loan to the National Trust of Scotland and is hung at Crathes Castle, Banchory. A second weaving was completed in 1915 and is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. 

Beth Russell has adapted the very large weaving into needlepoint and divided it into parts, which she has named for convenience. Each of these would make a handsome decorative panel or wall hanging or picture. Sewn together the entire scene is magnificent.


Kit Contains:
CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique de luxe, 26x30" 
DESIGN: 21x26"
WOOLS THREADS: Appleton crewel. 
STITCH: Tent. 40 Colors
FULL INSTRUCTIONS

Notice: This item is special ordered from England. You must allow 2-4 weeks for shipping. 
IMPORTANT: Please read this link BEFORE purchasing - Beth Russell Terms