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Stumpwork is a style of raised embroidery that was first popularized in 17th century England. For young upperclass women, decorative embroidery was an essential part of a traditional education. An embroidered sewing box covered in stumpwork was the most elaborate display of her accomplishments as a sewist and scholar. Traditionally, the box would depict mythical or biblical scenes with castles, flowers, birds, animals, fruits, butterflies, and kings and queens. On April 17th, as part of TATTER’s