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VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM

DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILES

GUIDE TO
THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY

By F. F. L. BIRRELL


LONDON: PRINTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF
HIS MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE, 1921




Publication No. 100T.

Crown Copyright Reserved.

First printed, October, 1914. Reprinted-April, 1921.

 

This Guide may be obtained directly from the Victoria & Albert Museum,price 1s. 0d. net (by post 1s. 2d. net). It may also be obtained eitherthrough any bookseller or directly from H.M. Stationery Office at thefollowing addresses: Imperial House, Kingsway, London (W.C. 2.), and 28,Abingdon Street (S.W. 1); 37, Peter Street, Manchester; 1, St. Andrew’sCrescent, Cardiff; 23, Forth Street, Edinburgh; or from E. Ponsonby,Ltd., 116, Grafton Street, Dublin.

C81 (7614) Wt. 30446/AM2362/637 6/21 2M Harrow (Gp. 51)

PREFATORY NOTE.

ALTHOUGH the Bayeux Tapestry is not itself included among thecollections of the Museum, its surpassing interest to English studentsand the existence of two copies here amply justify the appearance ofthis guide. A full-size photographic reproduction, coloured by hand, isexhibited on the walls of the gallery numbered 79 on the first floor.

Another full-size photograph has been mounted on rollers for theconvenience of studenmay be seen on application at the Students’ Room ofthe Department of Textiles, adjoining Room 123 on the first floor.

May, 1921. CECIL H. SMITH.

NOTE TO THE FIRST EDITION.

THE preparation of this guide has been entrusted to Mr. F. F. L.Birrell. Its chief aim is to present in a handy form the most importantof the ascertained facts regarding the Tapestry. Matters which belong tothe realm of conjecture, and even of controversy, have also been touchedupon. Students wishing to pursue these further are recommended toconsult the authorities quoted in the guide. I have read through theproofs, and must accept responsibili

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