拍品专文
38 Examples of this panel were woven on the Leavers machine by Dobson & Browne Ltd, between 1942 and 1946 'to perpetuate this glorious epic in our history, and as a tribute to those who gallantly saved this island'. Over 40,000 jacquard cards were needed to weave the complicated design.
An example was presented to Sir Winston Churchill, King George VI, the Headquarters of Nos 11 and 12 Fighter Groups, the RAF Chapel at Southwell Minster near Nottingham, and Westminster Abbey. Various cities were also presented including Nottingham, Croydon, Sheerness, Beckenham and Southampton, as well as Apeldoorn in Holland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as authorities connected with the Battle of Britain.
It is not known to whom this particular panel was originally presented.
An example was presented to Sir Winston Churchill, King George VI, the Headquarters of Nos 11 and 12 Fighter Groups, the RAF Chapel at Southwell Minster near Nottingham, and Westminster Abbey. Various cities were also presented including Nottingham, Croydon, Sheerness, Beckenham and Southampton, as well as Apeldoorn in Holland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as authorities connected with the Battle of Britain.
It is not known to whom this particular panel was originally presented.