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Cuffs (costume components): T.1B-1984

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Cuffs, cotton; machine made net decorated with tambour work. The use of shamrocks in the design indicates an Irish origin.

Notes

History note: Accession register lists as Mrs. F.R. Bowyer

Legal notes

Given by Mrs E.T. Bowyer

Measurements and weight

Length: 24.5 cm
Width: 9.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Limerick ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Bowyer, E.T., Mrs

Dating

1930s
Production date: circa AD 1930

Materials used in production

Cotton

Techniques used in production

Machine made net : Cotton; machine made net decorated with tambour work
Tambour work

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.1B-1984
Primary reference Number: 110161

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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