Table Mat With English Scene

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Cartoon by Bernard Partridge, 'Arming of the King,' published in Coronation issue of 'Punch' magazine (7 Jun 1911)

Object Details

depicted (sitter)

George V King of the United Kingdom

maker

unknown

Description

This needle lace table mat commemorates the coronation of King George V in 1911. The four women represent Fortitude, Wisdom, Justice, and Peace, represented by the lance, helmet, sword, and shield. The artist was Bernard Partridge, who published the cartoon in Punch Magazine in 1911. The shields of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales are inserted in the corners of the mat. The center and the shields are made in the Point de Gaze technique. This beautiful needle lace was probably made by Belgian lace makers during World War I in gratitude for British help.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Philip D. Armour

made during

1914-1918

ID Number

TE.T13776

catalog number

T13776

accession number

264477

Object Name

lace

war lace

lace, war lace

Object Type

lace

Physical Description

cotton (overall material)

needle lace (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 22 in x 17 1/2 in; 55.88 cm x 44.45 cm

place made

Belgium

depicted

United Kingdom: England

United Kingdom: Scotland

British Isles: Ireland

United Kingdom: Galles

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Cotton

Lace

Needle Lace

World War I

related event

Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary