Bed cover: T.59-1946

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Bed cover

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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

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.59-1946
Primary reference Number: 199230
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Created: Thursday 10 July 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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