Frank Ward was a collector of 17th century embroideries, among other works of art, which he bequeathed to the V&A.
When the hood was acquired it was speculated that EB might stand for Edward Bergavenny, who was grand falconer to Queen Elizabeth I. There is no evidence to support this.
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Frank Ward was a collector of 17th century embroideries, among other works of art, which he bequeathed to the V&A.
When the hood was acquired it was speculated that EB might stand for Edward Bergavenny, who was grand falconer to Queen Elizabeth I. There is no evidence to support this.