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Apron: T.12-1984

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown (Possibly)

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Description

Tambour work on ground of Leavers machine net. Small scrolled borders, floral sprays along the bottom, the remainder of the ground speckled with small six-petalled flower heads. Hem at top containing a silk ribbon.

Legal notes

Given by Miss Diana Hunter

Measurements and weight

Length: 82.5 cm
Width: 91 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Coggeshall ⪼ England
  • Limerick ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984-04-30) by Hunter, Diana, Miss

Dating

19th Century, second half#
Circa 1850 CE - Circa 1899 CE

Materials used in production

probably Cotton
ribbon Silk (textile)

Techniques used in production

Machine made net : Machine made net decorated with tambour work.
Tambour work

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.12-1984
Primary reference Number: 110164
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 6 December 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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