Towel: T.45-1949

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Towel

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Description

Linen, loosely woven terry weave, with plain bands at each end embroidered with polychrome silk and metal
thread and gold plate, in double darning and satin stitches. The ends embroidered with a repeating pattern of elaborate flower sprays linked by a meandering stem; a border of wavy stem with repeated flower, bird and foliage motifs.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Augustus and Lady Daniel

Measurements and weight

Length: 64.5 in
Width: 30.25 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1724 CE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.45-1949
Primary reference Number: 200914
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Created: Thursday 19 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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