Theatrical Parure comprising Necklace (A); a pair of earrings (B & C); Bracelet (D): M.17A-D-1988

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Theatrical Parure comprising Necklace (A); a pair of earrings (B & C); Bracelet (D)

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Entities

Theatrical Parure

Categories

Jewellery

Description

Fabric, embroidered with gilt-metal threads, gold wire, gold sequins and artificial pearls and set with facetted blue pastes. (A) has yellow velvet backing; (B & C) are of quatrefoil shape with 'clip on' backs; (D) is of open-ended type with blue velvet backing. The decoration is of highly stylized foliage and flowers.

Notes

History note: Purchased in the Hofburg, Vienna c. 1964-68

Legal notes

Given by Dr. R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St Aubyn Silow

Place(s) associated

Vienna ⪼ Austria

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr

Dating

20th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1964 CE - Circa 1968 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of pearls ( artificial) blue paste ( facetted)
Bracelet composed of velvet ( blue) Depth 7.8 cm
Necklace composed of velvet ( yellow) Length 38.0 cm
Embroidery composed of gilt-metal thread gold sequins gold wire
Earrings Height 4.0 cm

Materials used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.17A-D-1988
Primary reference Number: 165984
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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