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Fragment of brocade: T.3-1908

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

A fragment of rose coloured handmade brocade which once formed part of a dress.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Gurney

Measurements and weight

Length: 40.1/4 in
Width: 21.3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1908-08-16) by Gurney, Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Note

Worn in holland at The Hague

Materials used in production

probably Silk

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Handmade brocade
Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-1908
Primary reference Number: 110470
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 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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