Cotton, embroidered with polychrome silk and silver plate, in double darning, double running, satin and stem stitches. At each end six repeats of a 1" deep landscape pattern comprising a river, three boats, bridge, mosque and cypress trees. Above a band formed by four repeats of a 4.5" deep landscape motif comprising a house, cypress and palm trees, and a pool of water.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 54.5 in
Width: 20.75 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George
embroidery - thread? pieces of metal?
Silver plate
ground
Cotton
polychrome embroidery
Silk
Accession number: T.88-1946
Primary reference Number: 199868
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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