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Kerchief: T.32-1946

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen kerchief, loosely woven and embroidered with silk in double darning, double running and satin stitch. Two large sprays of leaves and flowers spring from a large circular flower.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 66 in
Width: 15. 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Northern Sporades ⪼ Greek islands ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-25) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen kerchief, loosely woven and embroidered with silk in double darning, double running and satin stitch. Two large sprays of leaves and flowers spring from a large circular flower.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.32-1946
Primary reference Number: 110352
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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