Our fifth calendar post is an embroidery, a flower on a gilded leather embroidery. It is from Skokloster, Sweden.
Here we can see a close up on the application. A flower in half linen half wool.
The embroidery is dated to 15th century.
Now in the collections of Historiska museet, Sweden.
Our fourth calendar post is a small pouch in leather. It is from Old town, Stockholm.
Here we can see the double draw string for closing the pouch.
The pouch is dated 1100- 1500.
Now in collections of Historiska museet, Sweden
Our third calendar post is an embroidery. This one is from north Germany.
Here we can see a dragon in appliqué. Wool on wool.
The embroidery is dated 1370-1400.
Now in collections of V&A, UK.
16th century embroidery
Our advent calendar starts with an embroidery from an unknown Swedish church.
Here we can see a close up on Virgin Mary.
The embroidery is dated to early 16th century.
Now in collections of Historiska museet, Sweden.
