Production: Unknown
Linen fragment embroidered in polychrome silks in darning, chain and double running stitch. A group of embroideries, worked in bold colours and almost crudely drawn. There is a large central medallion and the stylized flower heads are possibly a version of the eight-pointed star motif. One also finds small bird and floral sprig motifs on this fragment.
Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel
Length: 69.5 cm
Width: 44 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Augustus, Daniel, Sir & Lady
18th Century
Circa
1701
CE
-
Circa
1801
CE
The eight pointed star motif is commonly found on Ottoman textiles and ceramics, whilst the bird and sprig motif are probably in the islands traditional local idiom.
Weaving
: Linen fragment embroidered in polychrome silks in darning, chain and double running stitch. A group of embroideries, worked in bold colours and almost crudely drawn. There is a large central medallion and the stylized flower heads are possibly a version of the eight-pointed star motif. One also finds small bird and floral sprig motifs on this fragment.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.34-1949
Primary reference Number: 110425
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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