Hardwicke Manor Wooden Embroidery Hoop - 16.75" x 12" Square Round 18 ct During the mid 19th century

During the mid 19th century Bristol orphanages were noted for their use of red cotton

Sarah Casey Unwin 1848

Sand Dune from Lakeside Linens

The finger rings are beautifully decorated with a festoon detail and the handles are made from imitation mother of pearl

The Jacquard weaving system

Hardwicke Manor Wooden Embroidery Hoop - 16.75" x 12" Square Round 18 ct During the mid 19th centurySquare hoops with rounded corners are popular with counted thread embroiderers. The size opening is better suited for sampler work than a round shaped hoop. The width is 5 16 inch. This hoop has extra heavy duty screw fastener and can be used for machine embroidery. To protect your embroidery fabric from marking, please wrap the hoop with twill or bias tape.