Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Textile Details

'Ely and District Summer Show', by Linda Adams. (Photo: Martin Melaugh)
'Ely and District Summer Show', by Linda Adams. (Photo: Martin Melaugh)

 

Title of Textile:Ely and District Summer Show
Maker: Linda Adams
Country of Origin: England
Year Produced: 2008c
Size (cm): 42cm x 29cm
Materials: Scraps of recycled material and embroidery including plastic
Type of Textile: Arpillera
Description:

Here Linda invites us to view the fare on offer at the thriving farmers' market of Ely, near her home in Cambridge, England. Using a variety of craft techniques and skills, she presents these markets, which are becoming increasingly popular, as a focal point in community life, a guardian of traditional crafts and a source of locally produced wholesome food.

Owner: Conflict Textiles collection
Location: Argentina (Ana Zlatkes)
Original / Replica: Original
Photographer: Martin Melaugh
Provenance: Donation from the artist. Received 2009. (HM0724)





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