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The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Saddle...from a design supplied by Philip H. De la Motte... enriched with scroll ornaments of about the fourteenth century, and worked in various coloured silks, which we believe, were obtained expressly from Paris..The lines of scrollwork are of yellow silk, leading the eye up to flowers of pink and white, or blue, which, whilst they are quiet and keep their proper place, have been sufficient colour to relieve the monotony. The large central pendent flower is enriched with various colours upon a maroon ground, and forms the principal point of the ornamentation. The flap of the safe on either side is covered in a manner agreeing with the general scheme, and, besides the scrolls, contains conventional flower bosses and a shield, which might be made to bear either heraldic devices or ornament. The border round the sides consists of a chain of quatrefoils, with pink flowers upon a dark green ground, and the whole is admirably set off by a braiding worked in chainstitch. The pommels are likewise done in a style corresponding with the other parts, and the seat is quilted with scrolls well adapted to the form they fill, and more elaborate than those usually employed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning embroidered sidesaddle, created by A. Davis in 1862, was exhibited at The International Exhibition and showcases intricate and exquisite craftsmanship. The design for the saddle was supplied by Philip H. De la Motte, and the saddle was enhanced with scroll ornaments reminiscent of the fourteenth century. The ornate decorations were meticulously worked in various colored silks, believed to have been imported specifically from Paris. The scrollwork lines are accentuated with yellow silk, leading the eye up to quiet yet vibrant flowers of pink and white, or blue. The large central pendant flower is a focal point, richly embellished with multiple colors upon a maroon ground. The flaps of the fenders on either side are similarly adorned, featuring conventional flower bosses and a shield that could bear heraldic devices or ornamental designs. The border surrounding the sides consists of a chain of quatrefoils with pink flowers upon a dark green ground, and the entire piece is beautifully complemented by a braiding worked in chainstitch. The pommels are similarly designed, and the seat is quilted with scrolls that harmoniously fit the form they fill, and are more elaborate than those typically used. This masterpiece of equestrian artistry is a testament to the skill and creativity of its unknown maker and the dedication of those who supplied its materials.
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