Cambric, with front of lawn, one original cartwheel button remains. Worked in back, buttonhole, gathering, satin, smocking and cross stitch. The front is smocked, three bands of basket alternating with two bands of
chevron stitch. A sprig of shamrock within a border just below front opening. Marked in red cross stitch with a crown, Irish harp, GR capitals, 1822. Royal monogram. George IV visited Ireland in 1821, perhaps a gift of linen to the king and made up in 1822.
Given by Miss Caton-Thompson
Method of acquisition: Given (1941-01-01) by Caton-Thompson, Miss
Production date: AD 1822
Sleeve
Length 23.75 in
Back
Length 38 in
Accession number: T.3-1941
Primary reference Number: 197770
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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