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Linen, polychrome embroidery in silk, silver and silver gilt thread. Stitches; braid, buttonhole, chain, double chain, ladder, plaited braid, stem, trellis, bosses. Design, circular coiling stems terminating in alternating sprays of oak leaves and strawberries. Open top seam, front edge finished with gilt thread and dark blue silk.
Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 8 in
Width: 8 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early
Circa
1575
CE
-
Circa
1625
CE
Accession number: T.6-1946
Primary reference Number: 197653
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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