1 and 2. Blue satin embroidered with faded brown and blue silk in satin stitch. Part of a cloud and owl?
3. Rectangle of faded blue satin.
4. Faded red satin, a bat and cloud embroidered in red silk satin stitch with part of a fastening attached.
5. Triangle of faded blue satin, two joined pieces heavily embroidered with silk in satin stitch, Peking knots and couching.
6. Sample fine satin stitching, faded red silk on silk.
Original colours possibly red or blue.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1749
CE
Fragment 3 Length 13.25 cm Width 12 cm
Accession number: T.183-1977
Primary reference Number: 190489
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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