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Cover: T.21-1997

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Complex technique of 'piecing' or 'patchwork', sometimes called 'inlaid' work. Wool, red, blue, cream and green; cut and inlaid to form a dense, repeat 'tile' pattern within rectangular borders. Chain stitch embroidery of stylised flowers and foliage in faded yellows, cream, purple and lilac. Borders defined by laid and couched cord.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Mr. & Mrs. George Woodbridge through the American Friends of Cambridge

Measurements and weight

Length: 39.75 in
Width: 28 in

Place(s) associated

  • Rasht ⪼ Iran

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1997-12-05) by Woodbridge, George, Mr & Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Iranian

Materials used in production

Wool

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.21-1997
Primary reference Number: 197468
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 14 November 2013 Updated: Friday 13 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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