Stumpwork Collection

The meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, c. 1650 (flat silk embroidery)
449738 The meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, c.1650 (flat silk embroidery) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

A stomacher, 16th century (wool, linen and cord)
AMQ182786 A stomacher, 16th century (wool, linen and cord) by English School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Embroidered casket, c. 1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts)
449756 Embroidered casket, c.1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Jacobs Ladder, raised silk embroidery, c. 1660 (silk embroidery)
449742 Jacobs Ladder, raised silk embroidery, c.1660 (silk embroidery) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449744 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

The Revenge of Queen Tomyris over Cyrus, silk embroidery, c. 1655 (silk embroidery)
449730 The Revenge of Queen Tomyris over Cyrus, silk embroidery, c.1655 (silk embroidery) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Stump Work Picture, Jacobean Period, c1615. Stumpwork flourished as a secular pursuit in the mid-1600s, around the time of the English Civil War (1642-1651). From The Studio Volume 86

Stump-work panel: the figures Mars and Venus, c17th century
Stump-work panel: the figures, probably intended for King Charles II and Queen Henrietta Maria, are depicted as Mars and Venus, c17th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Stumpwork: A Journey through Time" Step into a world where threads come alive and tell enchanting tales. In the meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, c. 1650, flat silk embroidery transports us to a regal encounter that echoes through history. A stomacher from the 16th century, crafted with wool, linen, and cord, showcases intricate needlework that adorned noble attire. Its delicate beauty speaks volumes about the skill and dedication of its creator. Behold an embroidered casket from c. 1660—silken masterpieces on canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts—a treasure chest fit for royalty. Each stitch whispers secrets of opulence and refinement. Jacobs Ladder rises before our eyes in raised silk embroidery from c. 1660—an ethereal creation that captures heavenly ascension with every thread woven meticulously by skilled hands. Charity beneath an arch blooms forth in a tapestry of silk, metal threads & spangles on satin dating back to c. 1640—a testament to compassion immortalized in shimmering fibers. Witness The Revenge of Queen Tomyris over Cyrus unfold in vivid silk embroidery from c. 1655—a tale steeped in power dynamics and vengeance intricately depicted by talented artisans. Travel further back to the Jacobean Period with a captivating Stump Work Picture from 1615—an exquisite example showcasing this art form's evolution throughout time. Marvel at Mars and Venus entwined within a stump-work panel from the 17th century—figures brought to life through meticulous stitching that captures their mythological allure effortlessly. Embroidered caskets emerge once again as timeless marvels—caskets crafted with silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts—each one unique yet united by their exceptional craftsmanship.