Embroidery Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side: Silk and metal thread embroidery, possibly made in Spain. Polka dots become a fashionable pattern from the 18th century, ...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is ...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the design on the partlet worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard.

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who wa...

Text on the reverse side: The Chinese embroidery in silk shows the lord of all the realms makes an appearance: the Dragon, which according to Chine...

Text on the reverse side: The refinement of Italian embroidery of the period can be seen in this example, with the skilful depiction of blooming fl...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). Morris grew roses at Red House, as they were one of his f...

Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants are depicted, including the carnation, fox...