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Apron: T.8-1942

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk taffeta, worked with gold and silver thread and coloured silks in couching, French knots and satin stitches. Three gold baskets with tall stems bearing roses, pomegranates, tulips etc., and leaves, between them a cornucopia with ears of corn and flowers. A border with flower sprays, or moss with tiny flowers, alternately.

Legal notes

Given by A..S.F. Gow, Trinity College

Measurements and weight

Length: 19.25 in
Width: 40.25 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942-08-02) by Gow, A. S. F.

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1749 CE

School or Style

English

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.8-1942
Primary reference Number: 197658
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 February 2014 Updated: Friday 24 August 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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