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Embroidered panel: T.42-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Blue silk damask ground with polychrome silk embroidery in satin stitch and Peking knots (seed stitch). Silvered and gilt threads for the couched outlines. Design of peonies, daisies, foliage and butterflies.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns

Measurements and weight

Length: 62 cm
Width: 18 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1800

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

embroidering Silk
Gilt thread
Silk damask

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.42-1977
Primary reference Number: 190347
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 15 November 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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