Production: Unknown
Linen kerchief embroidered with silk and gilt metal thread.
Embroidered in chain, double running, fishbone and satin stitch. At either end there is a large motif of a Cypress tree bearing a floral spray on either side. Both Cypress trees curve inwards, they bear flowers and above them a bird. In between them is a spray formed by a long leaf and flowers.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 62 in
Width: 4.1/2 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
18th Century
Circa
1701
CE
-
Circa
1801
CE
The motif bears a distinctive resemblance to those found on 16th century Turkish Ismir plates
embroidery
Silk
embroidery
Gilt metal thread
ground
Linen
Weaving
: Embroidered in chain, double running, fishbone and satin stitch. At either end there is a large motif of a Cypress tree bearing a floral spray on either side. Both Cypress trees curve inwards, they bear flowers and above them a bird. In between them is a spray formed by a long leaf and flowers
Embroidering
Accession number: T.36-1946
Primary reference Number: 110356
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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