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Embroidery: T.2 & A & B-1997

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Stool seat cover and sideboards. Canvas with double mesh, embroidered with polychrome wools in cross stitch with a geometrical pattern.
Accompanied by unused wools to complete side boards

Legal notes

Given by Julia E. Poole

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by Poole, Julia E.

Dating

19th Century, Late#
1875 - 1899

Materials used in production

Wool
Canvas

Techniques used in production

Cross stitch
Embroidering

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'from Gangains (sp?), 113 Frederick St. Edinburgh
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.2 & A & B-1997
Primary reference Number: 209312

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 19 July 2016 Updated: Thursday 14 September 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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