Bleached linen embroidered with lilac silk in double running and buttonhole stitch. Repeat pattern bands of acorns, leaf sprays, and snails worked either side of front opening, collar, sleeves and cuffs. Single band on centre back.
History note: Acquired by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie at Christie's sale, 8 July 1940, Lot No. 1609. Presented to this Red Cross sale by Mrs B. W. Bond.
Given by Miss D. Pleydell-Bouverie
Length: 51 in
Width: 17.5 in
Width: 47.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04-17) by Pleydell-Bouverie, D. Miss
16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early#
Circa
1575
CE
-
Circa
1624
CE
Sleeves Length 22.5 in
Accession number: T.2-1948
Primary reference Number: 197652
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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