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Part of a bed tent: T.14-1997

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Two joined tapered panels from a bed tent. The linen panels are embroidered in polychrome silks (red, green, blue-green) in darning stitch. The pattern is a repeat of stylized 'tree of life' motif with a 'star' motif on either side.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Mr & Mrs George Woodbridge

Measurements and weight

Length: 128 cm
Width: 45 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dodecanese ⪼ Greek islands ⪼ Greek

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs

Dating

18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1820 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Two joined tapered panels from a bed tent. The linen panels are embroidered in polychrome silks (red, green, blue-green) in darning stitch. The pattern is a repeat of stylized 'tree of life' motif with a 'star' motif on either side.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.14-1997
Primary reference Number: 110448
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 December 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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