Embroidery on the Great Bed, Parham House, England. c. 1585.
Parham is an 875-acre estate in Pulborough, West Sussex, England, which is now owned by a Charitable Trust. The land was given to Robert Palmer of Henfield by Henry VIII, and the foundation stone of the House was laid on 28 January 1577. It was sold by Robert Palmer to Thomas Bishopp, whose family remained in possession until 1922, when it was sold to Clive an Alicia Pearson. The House has since been restored.
Parham House holds a collection of furniture, book, clocks, and textiles. Alice Pearson herself was a skilled needlewoman, and she built up a unique collection of early needlework, including 17th century embroidered panels and pictures, furniture covers, room and bed hangings, a royal saddle, and samplers. There are also many examples of needlework from the succeeding centuries.
House and gardens are open to visitors.
Reference: https://www.parhaminsussex.co.uk/house/
WV, 19 April 2022
