Yeoman of the Guard
This is a Stumpwork figure dressed in the traditional "Yeoman of the Guard" costume. The backgroung has a portcullis gate painted onto the calico backgrounf with coloured pencils. The red, black and yellow costume has tiny medals and gold embroidered buckle. he has a ruff at his neck and a black boater style hat. He is also carrying a staff. These guards can still be seen today at the Tower of London and also on special ceremonial occasions in London. The figure measures approximately three inches.
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