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Halibut Bone


Collection: School of Domestic Science Collection
Object Type: Needlework
Artist/Maker: Miller, May
Date: 1963
Media/Materials: leather and silk

Description:

An embroidered design in green and gold. This piece of work was a test piece for a finished work which was gifted to Princess Alexandra (The Countess of Airlie) on the occasion of the opening of the School of Domestic Science Building. The design and title were inspired by a meal with a friend, where the artist took a fish bone home to use for the basis of the design.


Object Number: ABDRG2019.1