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Cover: MAR.T.51-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Two joined pieces of light pink brocaded with ivory silk, with a repeat pattern of asymmetrical floral sprigs, alternating direction in alternate rows.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

17th Century#
1600 - 1699

Materials used in production

ivory Silk

Techniques used in production

Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.51-1912
Primary reference Number: 221703
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 September 2017 Updated: Tuesday 21 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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