The Embroideress

Yesterday morning offered a few hours to sit in the textile study room and thoroughly examine some Stuart era whitework bands. Two of our tour participants tore themselves away from Portobello Road and other assorted shopping delights to stop by the museum and have a lively discussion about early blackwork.

It is always a joy to talk about embroidery when there are original examples to put before students.

Then on to Covent Garden for a little visit to the performance artists and a last meal together.

Today to be spent transcribing museum notes and contemplating a visit to the British Museum tomorrow.

Labels: London, Victoria and Albert Museum