Wall hanging depicting Hebridean village

• Reference:GB 1694 NMC/1571A
• Dates of Creation:c1950
• Name of Creator:
  Lounsbach, Eric
• Physical Description:
  1 item

• Scope and Content

  Wall hanging, L-R design shows street of houses with mountains behind, church, trees, stone cross, cows and shore with moon.
  Design by Scottish artist Eric Lounsbach, worked by primary and secondary school children.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Wall hanging made of linen with applique in felt, linen, net, chenille with wool embroidery and a fringe. Original design in fold out hardback black book (NMC/1571B). Brightly coloured painted in gouache with crayon.
  Dimensions: 453 x 1475 x 13 mm

• Appraisal Information

  This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.

• Related Material

  NMC/1571B is the design for the wall hanging.
  NDS Bulletin 34 Buildings in Embroidery booklet featuring both the design and the wall hanging.

• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  Textiles

  Embroidery (visual works)

• Geographical Names

  Scotland, UK