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Bed cover: T.59-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Categories

Description

Linen, embroidered with polychrome silk, gilt and silver metal thread and gilt plate, in double back, double running, and satin stitches. At each end an 18" border of embroidery, the design composed of a large and elaborate rose spray growing from a shallow bowl. At the edges a 1.25" deep band of lozenges and triangles in gilt thread which entirely cover the ground.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 113.5 in
Width: 20.75 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

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

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Linen

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.59-1946
Primary reference Number: 199230
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 10 July 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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