Embroidered and gilded ladies chair, 19th Century

This small gilded ladies chair is original to Lydiard House. The embroidery was done by Marie St.John Mildmay, 4th Viscountess Bolingbroke.

Lady Bolingbroke was an accomplished needlewoman. Another chair with her handy work also survives, along with a large embroidered panel.

Maria's husband, Henry St.John, also had a creative streak. He made a meticulous copy of the St.John family polyptych in St. Mary's Church, a section of which is on display in the Dining Room at Lydiard House.