British Patriotic Samplers: Edward VIII : coronation : tablecloth with flowers & coat of arms

28 September 2012

Edward VIII : coronation : tablecloth with flowers & coat of arms

A pretty floral-edged tablecloth made to celebrate the coronation of Edward VIII - floral emblems and the coat of arms. I wonder what the stitcher thought when he abdicated? She didn't undo her stitching and change the king's name; and she didn't finish it. It was apparently found wrapped in newspaper in an older lady's home. Measures approx 32inches square. Probably sold as a pre-printed tablecloth with the edges already hemmed, just needing embroidery.

I wonder if there are almost-identical examples with George VI on them instead of Edward VIII?

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Linens and Royals28 September, 2012 09:01
I have a few similar cloths for GeorgeVI but have never seen one for Edward. Either the stitchers unpicked them or put them away and lost heart to finish them.
BTW I won QM sampler. I was the only bidder. Thank You Thank You
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