Brass Blotter Designed by Iona Celtic Art

Brass Blotter Designed by Iona Celtic Art

Brass Blotter Designed by Iona Celtic ArtGroam House Museum This is an example of a functional object which has been embellished with highly-decorative design, in keeping with the ethos of the Arts and Crafts movement.    Blotters were used to accompany ink pens. When...
Prioress Anna Brooch

Prioress Anna Brooch

Prioress Anna BroochGroam House Museum This circular brooch sheds light on the Iona Celtic Art movement, an important creative industry. The inspiration for the movement came from Alexander (Alec) and Euphemia Ritchie who moved to the island following their marriage...
Iona Celtic Art Tea Cosy

Iona Celtic Art Tea Cosy

Iona Celtic Art Tea Cosy Groam House Museum This embroidered tea cosy is a highly-decorative functional object which has been embellished with a design featuring intertwined snakes and birds. It is believed to be the work of Euphemia Ritchie (1856 – 1941). Euphemia...
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