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Fragment of a bedcover: T.2-1976

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Silk with polychrome floral embroidery. Backed with later printed cotton, and fringed.

Legal notes

Given by the Hon. A. H. and Mrs. Finch-Knightley

Measurements and weight

Length: 64 in
Width: 37 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1976-06-03) by Finch-Knightly, A. H., the Hon. and Mrs.

Dating

18th Century, Early
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1724 CE

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Silk

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2-1976
Primary reference Number: 197589
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 16 January 2014 Updated: Monday 12 May 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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