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Kerchief: T.42-1946

Object information

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt and silver metal thread.

Embroidered in double darning and double running stitch. At each end are large sprays formed by a single rose from which spring long leaves from which in turn sprays of leaves and berries sprout in all directions.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 41.1/2 in
Width: 20 in

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 : Embroidered in double darning and double running stitch. At each end are large sprays formed by a single rose from which spring long leaves from which in turn sprays of leaves and berries sprout in all directions.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.42-1946
Primary reference Number: 110369
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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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