Linen embroidered with polychrome silks in chain and darning stitches. Pattern formed by 6.5 repeats of a vertical wavy stem on which are set alternately a curved narrow serrated leaf and a large carnation-like flower, both enriched with floral sprays. There is a subsidiary pattern formed by double and wavy stems which cross the other and on which are small leaves and circular rose flowers. All round runs a 2.5" deep border formed by a wavy stem with leaves and flowers.
Given by Mrs. F.H. Cook
Length: 102.75 in
Width: 66.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1951) by Cook, F. H., Mrs
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
Circa
1699
CE
Accession number: T.4-1951
Primary reference Number: 199720
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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