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The Warner Textile Archive is a rich design resource of over 100,000 objects. All images © Warner Textile Archive
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Last chance to book tickets to our online talk Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Textiles, this Thursday 24th September at 7pm. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze

Images show Pelican feeding her young on cope, Cavalry Episcopal Church, Summit, NJ and Agnus Dei or Lamb of God on a chasuble, Community of St. John Baptist, New York, and Marianna in her conservation work room.

@sacristies_of_ny by @warnertextilearchive

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‘Milan’ was a pattern already available from Warner & Sons when it was chosen to be used for the special cloaks, known as copes, of the Canons of Westminster worn for the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. A lion and unicorn were embroidered on the front of the garments by the Royal School of Needlework, and the copes were made by Watts & Co. The copes were often reused for special occasions by the Canons throughout the twentieth century.

See this design on display at Braintree Museum in the Warner & Sons Gallery. Plan your visit: https://www.braintreemuseum.co.uk/

Learn more about the symbolism of textiles intended for Christian usage at our upcoming online lecture with Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman on 24th September. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze

@wattsandco @sacristies_of_ny @royalneedlework by @warnertextilearchive

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'Whitchurch', handwoven silk and metal, designed and manufactured in 1925.
This sumptuous brocade was designed specifically for ecclesiastical usage and incorporates Christian iconography such as the lily to symbolise purity and spiritual renewal and the grapevine representing Jesus as the true vine to depend upon for spiritual growth. This example is woven in silk and metal thread, but Warner & Sons also offered a less expensive option in rayon. ‘Whitchurch’ was chosen as the dossal curtain in the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts exhibition chapel.

Churches and cathedrals were significant customers for Warner & Sons, and many handwoven silks were designed with Christian clients in mind using specific design emblems with symbolic meaning. Learn more about the intricacies of Christian motifs in textiles with Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman as part of her online talk at 7pm, 24th September. Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze

#Braintree #Essex #Iconography #Symbolism #Textiles #Silk #Brocade #Paris #NewYork
@sacristies_of_ny by @warnertextilearchive

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Last tickets remaining for Heritage Open Days 2026!
https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum

This year the Warner Textile Archive will open its doors with an exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of Everyday Histories: The People who Made Warner & Sons

Only tickets for our Saturday date 19th September 11am remain.

Imagine taking your daily commute to the large sprawling factory of New Mills in Braintree, Essex, owned by Warner & Sons, to weave silks destined for the grandest homes in the world, or meet with your fellow industrial designers to create patterns that will shape the history of interior design. This behind the scenes tour offers you the chance to step into the role of weaver, designer, block-printer, sales representative and interior decorator to understand the process of initial design idea through to finished textile. We will journey through this development with important textiles designed and made by Warner & Sons, illustrating how specific roles working together contributed to building a business that led the way in furnishing textile design and manufacture across the centuries.
Tours last about an hour.
Braintree Museum can also be visited and don't forget about our lovely cafe Something Scrummy!

Please remember:
There is no parking on-site. There are a variety of pay and display car parks in Braintree town centre.
We are a short walk from both Braintree bus station and railway station.
Warner Textile Archive is accessible for wheelchairs.

@heritageopendays by @warnertextilearchive

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Using examples from churches and collections Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman has visited, her online talk, Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Textiles on 24th September will take you on a visual journey through the many images found on ecclesiastical vestments and textiles. She has deliberately selected a wide variety of styles, time periods and materials to illustrate her program, including some fabrics created by Warner & Sons.

Images show Marianna in her New York workroom, a butterfly on a burse, from St. Ignatius of Antioch, New York, and a peacock on a superfrontal, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rochester, New York. Learn more about this complex iconography with Marianna 7pm, 24th September. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze

@sacristies_of_ny
#Essex #NewYork #Anglican #Episcopal #Textiles #Ecclesiastical #Design #Medieval #Vestments #Braintree #Butterfly #Peacock by @warnertextilearchive

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2 months ago

Our special Art Deco Behind the Scenes Tour as part of the Selvedge London Textile Month is coming up soon and we only have limited tickets left.

On Wednesday 16th September join us for a tour that will highlight the diverse collection of textiles produced by Warner & Sons in the 1920s and 1930s and bring patterns that have not been seen since their original creation into the spotlight to spark inspiration. Discover the depth of imagination of designers and weavers of the era through seeing patterns up close.

Details on how to book: https://www.selvedge.org/collections/london-textile-month-2026

London Textile Month is a celebration of cloth, craft, and culture across London. From 1–30 September 2026, they are bringing together artists, makers, brands, and institutions to share the textiles that connect us all.

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2 months ago

It's not too early to get your tickets to join us for our royal textiles programme this autumn.

On 18th November Dr Kate Strasdin will offer her online talk, Dressing the Queen: 200 Years of Makers and Monarchy. Her latest book, Dressing the Queen reveals the often unknown stories of the many makers to royal wardrobes past from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II and this online talk will explore several specific stories. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-dressing-the-queen-200-years-of-makers-and-monarchy/e-zpdeqo

Then, on 27th November join us for a Behind the Scenes Tour at Braintree Museum and the Warner Textile Archive to see enchanting silk textiles made for princesses. Captivate the imagination through exploring the history behind palace decoration, and the glittering designs produced for royal coronations. Warner & Sons were experts in manufacturing mesmerising silk textiles, and this reputation led them to become the leading supplier to the royal household throughout the twentieth century. Tickets for Royal Celebrations and Palace Decoration can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/behind-the-scenes-tours-royal-celebrations-and-palace-decoration/e-kqprra

Photographs show: Miss Lily Lee (who wove the velvet for the Coronation Robe for the Queen Mother) runs her fingers through the strands of silk to keep them in position, 18th November 1952.

Prince Charles with his grandfather King George VI in 1951, seated on a sofa upholstered in Warner & Sons' design 'Buxton'.

#royal #textiles #silks #princess #queen #coronation #monarchy #royalty #royals #royalfamily #britishroyalfamily #instaroyals #fashion #britishroyals #britishroyalty #queenelizabeth #royalstyle #royalfashion #history #royalnews by @warnertextilearchive

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It's always a thrill to see Warner & Sons textiles still in usage. The 'Queensway' design was created for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953 and used to decorate Westminster Abbey. The blue and gold pattern is seen in these photos repurposed as an altar cloth and vestments after being gifted to the St. Mary's-in-Tuxedo church in New York, given probably by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Katherine St. George for usage in the church furnishings. Still used today by Father Richard James Robÿn [pictured], 'Queensway' looks spectacular more than 70 years after being installed for the coronation.

Hear more stories like this at our online talk Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Textiles with Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman on 24th September. Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze

@sacristies_of_ny #textiles #churchfurnishings #design #onlinetalk #Essex #Braintree #NewYork # by @warnertextilearchive

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Our Patchwork & Quilts Behind the Scenes Tour is almost fully booked. Last couple of tickets available for 16th October. This tour offers you the chance to see hidden patchwork gems including wonderful quilts from the 1800s, alongside intricate patchwork made from Warner & Sons silks, and original artwork for patchwork textiles. Hear about the people who made the patchwork quilts and the mysteries that remain to be solved. A treasure trove of craftsmanship, history and beauty. Immerse yourself in the wonderous world of patchwork and quilting.

Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/behind-the-scenes-tours-patchwork-quilts-at-the-warner-textile-archive/e-rboqjp

Learn more about Barbara Springate and her incredible patchwork quilt here which is a highlight of the tour: https://warnertextilearchive.co.uk/a-lifetime-in-the-making/ by @warnertextilearchive

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We're excited to be part of the Selvedge London Textile Month in September.
On Wednesday 16th September we'll be hosting a special Art Deco Behind the Scenes Tour.
Full events programme can be found here, including details on how to book: https://www.selvedge.org/collections/london-textile-month-2026

London Textile Month is a celebration of cloth, craft, and culture across London. From 1–30 September 2026, they are bringing together artists, makers, brands, and institutions to share the textiles that connect us all.

Expect workshops, exhibitions, talks, open studios, pop-up events and more. Discover rare fabrics, learn new skills, and hear the stories behind some of the world’s most beautiful textiles. Whether you’re a lifelong maker, a collector, or feeling curious, you’ll find inspiration and community at every turn.
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#LondonTextileMonth #ArtDeco #Pattern #LTM2026 #TextileEvents #Textiles #LondonArtsEvents
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Tickets available to join textile historian Marianna Garthwaite Klaiman on 24th September for an online talk entitled Symbolism in Ecclesiastical Textiles. Based in New York, Marianna has undertaken extensive research and conservation of the ecclesiastical textiles of the city and many of those she assesses are made from patterns originally supplied by Warner & Sons. It is so exciting for us to work with her on identifying the Warner & Sons textiles that continue to be an important part of church decoration in the USA.

To learn more, get your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-symbolism-in-ecclesiastical-textiles-with-marianna-garthwaite-klaiman/e-qgmeze
@sacristies_of_ny
#Essex #NewYork #Anglican #Episcopal #Textiles #Ecclesiastical #Design #Medieval #Vestments #Braintree by @warnertextilearchive

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We're pleased to announce our newest online talk available for booking this autumn is with Dr Kate Strasdin, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the Fashion and Textiles Institute, Falmouth University. On Wednesday 18th November, her topic will be Dressing the Queen: 200 Years of Makers and Monarchy, to coincide with the release of her newest book of the same title. Dressing the Queen reveals the often unknown stories of the many makers to royal wardrobes past from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II.

Book your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/braintree-museum/online-talks-dressing-the-queen-200-years-of-makers-and-monarchy/e-zpdeqo

#RoyalTextiles #Royals #RoyalFamily #QueenElizabethII #QueenVictoria #Textiles #Fashion by @warnertextilearchive

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