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Handkerchief: T.14-1984

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Unknown (Possibly)

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Description

Handkerchief with a muslin centre bordered by three-twist machine made net, embroidered with tambour work (Coggleshall or Limerick)

Legal notes

Given by Miss Diana Hunter

Measurements and weight

Length: 46.5 cm
Width: 43 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Coggeshall ⪼ England
  • Limerick ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Hunter, Diana, Miss

Dating

Victorian
19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1840 CE - Circa 1860 CE

Materials used in production

centre Muslin
probably Cotton

Techniques used in production

Machine made net : Muslin, bordered by three-twist machine made net, embroidered with tambour work (Coggleshall or Limerick).
Tambour work

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.14-1984
Primary reference Number: 110166

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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