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Napkin: T.2-1942

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Linen damask napkin; borders decorated with a waved stem with stylized leaves pattern. The central space is devided into three horizontal bands, the first depicting a horseman in late 17th century costume (2 repeats and 2 halves), the second a coat of arms and the third a city with water and ships. Above the last scene it says Koppe Hagen (2 repeats and 2 halves)

Legal notes

Given by Miss Borrer

Measurements and weight

Length: 35.3/4 in
Width: 32 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942-06-09) by Borrer, Miss

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1601 - Circa 1701

Materials used in production

probably Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen damask

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1942
Primary reference Number: 110474
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 July 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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