The Bath War Quilt is an embroidered hanging/quilt made by recuperating soldiers at the Bath War Hospital as a form of therapy during the First World War.
Production date
1916-1919
Description
The Bath War Quilt is an embroidered hanging/quilt made by recuperating soldiers at the Bath War Hospital as a form of therapy during the First World War. The textile is made from a tabby weave, natural-coloured linen. The design consists of a number of embroidered regimental badges placed in rows across the quilt. The edge is decorated with a single line of drawn thread work. The embroidery has been worked in polychromatic cotton floss, metal thread and small sequins.
Collection Type
Objects
Media/Materials
Catalogue Number
1624/1
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