Embroidery of the Regimental badge of The Royal Sussex Regiment

Production date
1914-1918
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Embroidery of the Regimental badge of The Royal Sussex Regiment. Made by Private Dudman while he was convalescing in a Brighton hospital during the First World War. With photocopied biographical notes re MM and army service. Embroidery was a popular activity among convalescing servicemen. The work was considered to be therapeutic and to aid their rehabilitation. Naturally soldiers often chose to embroider military subjects.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
Wood
Textile
Catalogue Number
581/1

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