Theatrical Parure comprising Necklace (A); a pair of earrings (B & C); Bracelet (D)
Maker: Unknown (Probably)
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.
History note: Purchased in the Hofburg, Vienna c. 1964-68
Given by Dr. R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St Aubyn Silow
Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Silow, R. A., Dr
20th Century, third quarter#
Circa
1964
CE
-
Circa
1968
CE
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
Accession number: M.17A-D-1988
Primary reference Number: 165984
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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