Bringing Ester Home to Mary Queen of Scots
When we go on holiday my family are quite used to me serendipitously 'finding' some stitching to look at. Not planned in any way you understand 😂 Well, this holiday I found some at Oxburgh Hall. The Ester tapestry is one of seven 16th century tapestries that were in the Oxburgh collection until they were SOLD!! in the 1920s. You can read the full story here . However, here's a quick summary. The tapestries disappeared into private collections until Ester was spotted at a fine arts fair in Maastricht. The National Trust was able to buy it through donations and return it to Oxburgh where it's on display until December. It's gorgeous and in remarkable condition for it's age. I forgot to ask about how or where it will be displayed after December but it's definitely worth a visit. I'm afraid my photos don't do it justice. Also at Oxburgh Hall are embroideries by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick made during Mary's captivity; the Oxburgh Han...
