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Harold Sails from Sussex (with loops)

Harold Sails from Sussex (with loops)

$250.00
SKU LW1322
2'4" x 4'10" (70 x 146 cm)
The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique historical record, relating the events leading up to the Norman invasion of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 between the armies of Harold, King of England, and William, Duke of Normandy. It is a primary source of historical information for the period and has been remarkably well preserved, having had various escapes from destruction on several occasions throughout its nine-hundred year history. The original tapestry is about 68 metres (224 feet) long by 50cm (20) high and is the only masterpiece of its kind in the world. It is generally thought that the tapestry was made in the south of England before 1082, possibly either at Canterbury or Winchester, and thereafter transferred to Bayeux in Normandy, home of Williams half-brother, Odon de Conteville. The tapestry is in fact embroidery on a linen backcloth using wools of various colours. In recent years, the tapestry has been conserved and housed in a new purpose-built Museum at Bayeux. This chronologically-early part of the tapestry depicts the events in England in the year 1064. At this time, the King of England, Edward the Confessor, knowing that his death was imminent, and having no children, requested his brother-in-law Earl Harold to go to France and inform William Duke of Normandy, that he, William, had been named by Edward as his successor to the throne of England. This section depicts Harold and his company holding a banquet at his manor at Bosham in Sussex, before embarking to cross the Channel. After the repast, his men (one standing on an external staircase) tell Harold that his ship is ready, and carrying his hawk in his hand and with tunic tucked up to his waist, he wades through the shallow waters to embark, accompanied by his men carrying dogs, sweeps and poles. Finally the mast and anchor are raised and the oarsmen start to row whilst another man poles off. The Latin text reads HIC HAROLD MARE NAVIGAVIT ET VELIS (VENTO PLENIS VENIT IN TERRAM WIDONIS COMITIS), which translates, Here Harold sailed the sea and, the wind (full in his sails, he came to the country of Count Guy).

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice.

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The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique historical record, relating the events leading up to the Norman invasion of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 between the armies of Harold, King of England, and William, Duke of Normandy. It is a primary source of historical information for the period and has been remarkably well preserved, having had various escapes from destruction on several occasions throughout its nine-hundred year history. The original tapestry is about 68 metres (224 feet) long by 50cm (20) high and is the only masterpiece of its kind in the world. It is generally thought that the tapestry was made in the south of England before 1082, possibly either at Canterbury or Winchester, and thereafter transferred to Bayeux in Normandy, home of Williams half-brother, Odon de Conteville. The tapestry is in fact embroidery on a linen backcloth using wools of various colours. In recent years, the tapestry has been conserved and housed in a new purpose-built Museum at Bayeux. This chronologically-early part of the tapestry depicts the events in England in the year 1064. At this time, the King of England, Edward the Confessor, knowing that his death was imminent, and having no children, requested his brother-in-law Earl Harold to go to France and inform William Duke of Normandy, that he, William, had been named by Edward as his successor to the throne of England. This section depicts Harold and his company holding a banquet at his manor at Bosham in Sussex, before embarking to cross the Channel. After the repast, his men (one standing on an external staircase) tell Harold that his ship is ready, and carrying his hawk in his hand and with tunic tucked up to his waist, he wades through the shallow waters to embark, accompanied by his men carrying dogs, sweeps and poles. Finally the mast and anchor are raised and the oarsmen start to row whilst another man poles off. The Latin text reads HIC HAROLD MARE NAVIGAVIT ET VELIS (VENTO PLENIS VENIT IN TERRAM WIDONIS COMITIS), which translates, Here Harold sailed the sea and, the wind (full in his sails, he came to the country of Count Guy).

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice.

Tapestry Type Loom Woven
Loom Woven In France
Dimensions 2'4" x 4'10" (70 x 146 cm)
Height (inches) 28
Width (inches) 58
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Harold Sails from Sussex (with loops)
2'4" x 4'10" (70 x 146 cm)
$250.00
The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique historical record, relating the events leading up to the Norman invasion of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 between the armies of Harold, King of England, and William, Duke of Normandy. It is a primary source of historical information for the period and has been remarkably well preserved, having had various escapes from destruction on several occasions throughout its nine-hundred year history. The original tapestry is about 68 metres (224 feet) long by 50cm (20) high and is the only masterpiece of its kind in the world. It is generally thought that the tapestry was made in the south of England before 1082, possibly either at Canterbury or Winchester, and thereafter transferred to Bayeux in Normandy, home of Williams half-brother, Odon de Conteville. The tapestry is in fact embroidery on a linen backcloth using wools of various colours. In recent years, the tapestry has been conserved and housed in a new purpose-built Museum at Bayeux. This chronologically-early part of the tapestry depicts the events in England in the year 1064. At this time, the King of England, Edward the Confessor, knowing that his death was imminent, and having no children, requested his brother-in-law Earl Harold to go to France and inform William Duke of Normandy, that he, William, had been named by Edward as his successor to the throne of England. This section depicts Harold and his company holding a banquet at his manor at Bosham in Sussex, before embarking to cross the Channel. After the repast, his men (one standing on an external staircase) tell Harold that his ship is ready, and carrying his hawk in his hand and with tunic tucked up to his waist, he wades through the shallow waters to embark, accompanied by his men carrying dogs, sweeps and poles. Finally the mast and anchor are raised and the oarsmen start to row whilst another man poles off. The Latin text reads HIC HAROLD MARE NAVIGAVIT ET VELIS (VENTO PLENIS VENIT IN TERRAM WIDONIS COMITIS), which translates, Here Harold sailed the sea and, the wind (full in his sails, he came to the country of Count Guy).

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice.

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