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Cover: T.2-1953

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Cotton cover embroidered in monochrome blue silk in back, buttonhole, cross and double darning stitch. The borders of the cover are formed by bands of geometrical patterns, including lozenges containing cross-shaped motifs. Other motifs on the cover include alternating flowering plants and opposed C patterns, Maltese crosses and triangular spaces.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 122 cm
Width: 119 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1953-10-22) by de Menasce, George

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1801 CE - Circa 1900 CE

Note

The quilt was thought to be Greek but is actually Moroccan with patterns derived from Spanish originals

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Cotton

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Cotton cover embroidered in monochrome blue silk in back, buttonhole, cross and double darning stitch.
Embroidery

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1953
Primary reference Number: 110979

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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