The Tapestries of Mary, Queen of Scots Lady Eachna ni Clonmakate Midwinter Arts & Sciences 2016
Mary Stuart Mary I of Scotland Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567 Queen consort of France from 10 July 1559 to 5 December 1560 Sought Elizabeth I’s help to regain her throne After multiple plots was held as prisoner
Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury On 28 November 1570 Mary was taken to the Earl of Shrewsbury's castle at Tutbury Apart from a few breaks at Chatsworth and Buxton, and more regular visits to Sheffield and the Manor House, she remained for 14 years.
Embroidery as a Pastime Common for ladies to embroider all day Made embroidery of useful items Mary moved often Ladies had employees to draw embroidery designs
Tapestries done during confinement made into bed hangings
Oxburgh Hangings
About 14 Stitches per Inch
A Different Piece, Same Gauge
Close up of Worn Stitches
Edge Gold Thread
Used drawings from explorers in the new world
All Pieces Lined
Close Up of Wool
Rear View
Close up of Backing
Another New World Animal
An Ape
One of her pet dogs
Close Up