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Bag: T.12-1945

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Black velvet, embroidered with chenille and ribbon, flowers of cloth and velvet (sewn in place through bead in centre). Gathered at the top by draw strings of black silk cord passing through gilt rings, tassels with jet drops.

Notes

History note: It was given to Mrs. Dew-Smith by Mrs. Adams, the widow of the astronomer, and had belonged to her grandmother.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs. Dew-Smith

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 6 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-05-31) by Dew-Smith, Mrs Alice

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1874 CE

School or Style

English

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12-1945
Primary reference Number: 197487

Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 November 2013 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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