Production: Unknown (Probably)
Muslin, embroidered with cotton in satin stitch, eyelet holes and drawn thread fillings. At outer edge a 1/2 inch border pattern of scrolling stems, leaves and berries. In corner at the back a large triangular motif of flowers; also a secondary 2 inch border of similar design. Edgings of Bucks point lace.
Given by Lady St. John Hope
Length: 28.5 cm
Width: 72 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1951-05-31) by St John Hope, Lady
George IV
19th Century, first half#
Circa
1800
CE
-
Circa
1850
CE
Embroidery composed of cotton
Lace
: Muslin, embroidered with cotton in satin stitch, eyelet holes and drawn thread fillings. Edgings of Bucks point lace.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.6-1951
Primary reference Number: 110089
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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