[split] f35v parallels "oak and ivy"

[Koen G]

14th century French bag, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.. Looks like twining vines with oak leaves and red flowers.

This embroidery illustrates either a popular story or a courtly pastime. A lady and gentleman stand beneath a tree; she cradles a small dog under her arm and he offers her a flower or ring. This scene is commonly represented on fourteenth-century ivory mirror backs. The bag may have been made by a professional embroiderer or by the woman who carried it, inasmuch as skill in fine needlework was considered essential for ladies.