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Overskirt: T.41-1974

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Overskirt, machine 3-twist Brussels, diamond net. Possibly Limerick work, a combination of needle run and tambour embroidery with filling stitches.

Legal notes

Given by H.S Ede

Measurements and weight

Length: 94 cm
Width: 354 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-12-05) by Ede, Harold Stanley ('Jim')

Dating

Victorian
19th Century, Late#
Circa 1880 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Techniques used in production

Machine made net : Machine 3-twist Brussels, diamond net. A combination of needle run and tambour embroidery with filling stitches.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.41-1974
Primary reference Number: 110109

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 6 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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