lorina bulwer: the embroidered outcry of a forgotten voice

Fig 1 Lorina Bulwer Textile Sampler Fig 2 Shoddy Exhibition Lorina Bulwer was an English woman who lived during the Victorian era and is remembered today not through conventional records or fame, but through a series of extraordinary, emotionally charged embroidered samplers. Created during her confinement in a workhouse in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, her needlework… Read More lorina bulwer: the embroidered outcry of a forgotten voice

Why Were Embroidered and Scented Gloves Made?

Handsome embroidered, scented gloves were fashionable in the late-1500s and early-1600s Fashion and Status During his period, gloves were more than just a protective garment for the hands; they were symbols of wealth, power, and refinement. The nobility and upper classes often wore gloves adorned with intricate embroidery, made from fine leather, silk, or velvet,… Read More Why Were Embroidered and Scented Gloves Made?