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Cover: T.57-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Cotton, embroidered with polychrome chenille, gilt plate and gilt thread in double running and satin stitches. A border of sprays of mixed flowers and leaves tied together by a band of ribbon with bows. In the centre and each corner a large spray of similar flowers and berries tied with true lovers knots.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 48.75 in
Width: 48.75 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Cotton

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.57-1946
Primary reference Number: 199505
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 17 July 2014 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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