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Kerchief: T.43-1946

Object information

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks and gold and silver metal thread in double darning, double running, open hem stitch and needle weaving. Pattern of large sprays

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 47 in
Width: 18 in

Place(s) associated

  • Samos ⪼ East Aegean ⪼ 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
embroidery Silver metal thread
embroidery Gold metal thread
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

Weaving : Linen kerchief embroidered with polychrome silks and gold and silver metal thread in double darning, double running, open hem stitch and needle weaving. Pattern of large sprays.
Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.43-1946
Primary reference Number: 110370
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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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