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.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 113.5 in
Width: 20.75 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1749
CE
Accession number: T.59-1946
Primary reference Number: 199230
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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