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Pillowcase: T.26-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen pillowcase with silk embroidery in red darning stitch. Pattern of Naxos "star and leaf" ,diaper has become one of lozenges with a Maltese cross containing a mill sail in the centre.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 32. 3/4 in
Width: 18. 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Naxos ⪼ Cyclades ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen pillowcase with silk embroidery in red darning stitch. Pattern of Naxos "star and leaf" ,diaper has become one of lozenges with a Maltese cross containing a mill sail in the centre.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.26-1946
Primary reference Number: 110346
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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