A large nineteenth century wool needlework panel, from the aisle carpet of Mayfield Convent Chapel, Sussex, with a design traditionally attributed to A W or E W Pugin.
Hand worked by the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, the pattern alternates elaborate cream fleu-de-lis on a faded red ground with crowned Marian monograms on pale blue, enclosed by intertwining foliate borders in ochre and gold.
The original carpet was embroidered in separate sections and joined to extend along the chapel aisle. Related sections are preserved in the Society’s archive.
English, later nineteenth century. With later linen backing and bound ends. Some fading and a visible horizontal join towards the lower edge. A striking decorative textile, suitable for display as a wall hanging.
