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Cover: T.49-1949

Object information

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Description

Linen embroidered with polychrome silk in double darning, double running, hem and satin stitches. In the centre a 4.5" motif, formed by a pink five-petalled flower with a white flower and leaf sprouting from each petal, within an 11" circle. Remainder of ground, both within and without the circle, semee with a small floral spray. Two weft sides hem stitched.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 33.75 in
Width: 35.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-06-25) by Daniel, Augustus, Sir and Lady

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Turkish

Materials used in production

Linen
Silk
Satin

Techniques used in production

Stitching
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.49-1949
Primary reference Number: 199669
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 31 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cover" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/199669 Accessed: 2024-03-29 00:19:06

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