Cotton, embroidered with polychrome silk and metal thread and plate, in double darning, double running, and pulled fabric stitches. At each end a 4.25" border, consisting of an outer O.75" border of a flower sprig, and an inner 2.5" band with seven symmetrical flowering plants in metal threads on a green pulled fabric background. Edging of 0.25" bobbin lace and gilt thread.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 54.25 in
Width: 20.25 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1948-06-07) by de Menasce, George
18th Century
Circa
1700
CE
-
Circa
1799
CE
Accession number: T.11-1948
Primary reference Number: 200913
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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